Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V072000 Reported January 29, 2018

Trailer safety chains may fail

Q: What is recall 18V072000?

NHTSA recall 18V072000 was issued by Jayco, Inc. on January 29, 2018. It addresses: Trailer safety chains may fail. The recall affects approximately 81 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Jayco, Inc. · N/A · 81 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

18V072000

Manufacturer Campaign

9901372

Manufacturer

Jayco, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

January 29, 2018

Completion Rate

40.74

Defect Summary

Jayco, inc. (jayco) is recalling certain 2017, 2018 eagle 333bhok (ec) travel trailers. the safety chains on these vehicles are rated at 11,700 lbs, however the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) is 12,500lbs. in the event of a trailer detachment, the underrated safety chains may fail.

Safety Consequence

If the safety chains fail in the event of a detachment, the trailer would separate from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will install safety chains that have a gvwr of 16,200lbs, free of charge. the recall began on february 8, 2018. owners may contact jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. jayco's number for this recall is 9901372.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Jayco, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 18V072000 or campaign 9901372.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 18V072000

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

What is recall 18V072000?

NHTSA recall 18V072000 was issued by Jayco, Inc. on January 29, 2018. It addresses: Trailer safety chains may fail. The recall affects approximately 81 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Jayco, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V072000 or the manufacturer campaign number 9901372. 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.