Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V286000 Reported May 3, 2018

Rotational pin box bearing may loosen

Jayco, Inc. · Trailer Hitches · 610 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V286000
Manufacturer Campaign
9901377
Manufacturer
Component
Trailer Hitches
Vehicles Affected
610
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 3, 2018
Completion Rate
64.59

Defect Summary

Jayco, inc. (jayco) is recalling certain 2018 jayco eagle ht fifth wheel trailers equipped with certain 16k rotational rubber pin boxes. the spindle placement in the pin box may be incorrect, causing the bearing to be loose.

Safety Consequence

If the bearings become loose, the spindle may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will add a spacer to correct the spacing error, free of charge. the recall began on june 28, 2018. owners may contact jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. jayco's number for this recall is 9901377.

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 18V286000 or campaign 9901377.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V286000

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

What is recall 18V286000?

NHTSA recall 18V286000 was issued by Jayco, Inc. on May 3, 2018. It addresses: Rotational pin box bearing may loosen. The recall affects approximately 610 vehicles, with the defect involving the Trailer Hitches component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Jayco, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V286000 or the manufacturer campaign number 9901377. 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.