Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V120000 Reported February 29, 2016

Battery positive cable may short

Jayco, Inc. · Electrical System · 2,105 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16V120000
Manufacturer Campaign
9901286
Manufacturer
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
2,105
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 29, 2016
Completion Rate
47.60

Defect Summary

Jayco, inc. (jayco) is recalling certain model year 2016 eagle half ton fifth wheels and eagle travel trailers manufactured april 8, 2015, to february 19, 2016. in the affected trailers, the positive cable (b+) connecting the battery box to the roof-mounted solar panel preparation package may not be protected by a circuit breaker.

Safety Consequence

Without circuit protection, the wire may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will tie the unprotected circuit into a 30amp circuit breaker, free of charge. the recall began on march 18, 2016. owners may contact jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. jayco's number for this recall is 9901286.

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 16V120000 or campaign 9901286.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 16V120000

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

What is recall 16V120000?

NHTSA recall 16V120000 was issued by Jayco, Inc. on February 29, 2016. It addresses: Battery positive cable may short. The recall affects approximately 2,105 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Jayco, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V120000 or the manufacturer campaign number 9901286. 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.