Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V498000 Reported October 16, 2012

Cargo carrying capacity label/fmvss 120

Jayco, Inc. · Equipment · 40 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
12V498000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
40
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 16, 2012

Defect Summary

Jayco is recalling certain model year 2013 eagle premier fifth wheel recreational vehicle trailers, manufactured from june 14, 2012, through august 10, 2012. these vehicles were manufactured with incorrect information on the recreational vehicle cargo carrying capacity label. thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars."

Safety Consequence

An inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires. an overloaded vehicle can result in a tire failure which may result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or property damage.

Corrective Action

Jayco will notify owners and provide corrected labels free of charge. the safety recall began on november 2, 2012. owners may contact jayco at 1-574-825-0608.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Jayco, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 12V498000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 12V498000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 12V498000?

NHTSA recall 12V498000 was issued by Jayco, Inc. on October 16, 2012. It addresses: Cargo carrying capacity label/fmvss 120. The recall affects approximately 40 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Jayco, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V498000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.