2000 JAYCO EAGLE
5 recalls — 21 complaints — 4 TSBs
06V320000 Aug 30, 2006
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.
Consequence
OVERHEATING COULD RESULT IN SMOKE OR BURNING, AND IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy
FORD IS CONDUCTING THIS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 06V286) AND WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS INTO THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332 OR JAYCO AT 1-800-283-8267.
01V128001 Apr 10, 2001
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES PRODUCED BY AM-SAFE. ON SOME SEAT BELTS, THE BUCKLE AND CONNECTOR MAY UNLATCH DURING A COLLISION.
Consequence
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE SEAT BELTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 23, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-219-825-5861 OR AM-SAFE AT 1-219-266-8330.
00V382000 Nov 20, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FOLDING CAMPERS. A FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE IS NOT CLAMPED IN A POSITION AWAY FROM THE TIRE, WHICH CAN LEAD TO CHAFFING OF THE HOSE CAUSING A LEAK OF HYDRAULIC FLUID.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF TRAILER BRAKES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL ADD A CLAMP TO THE BRAKE HOSE.
00V089000 Mar 22, 2000
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI MOTOR HOMES. CERTAIN PLEATED SHADES FAILED THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 302, "FLAMMABILITY OF INTERIOR MATERIALS."
Consequence
IF A FIRE OCCURRED IN THE MOTOR HOME, THE PLEATED SHADES WOULD BURN AT AN ACCELERATED RATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PLEATED SHADES ON THESE MOTOR HOMES.
99V287002 Feb 9, 2000
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FOLD DOWN TRAILERS WHICH USE GAS/ELECTRIC ABSORPTION REFRIGERATORS SUPPLIED BY NORCOLD. THE SWIVEL NUT WHICH IS AN INTEGRAL CONNECTION COMPONENT OF A PRESSURE TAP DEVICE HAS "STRESS CORROSION CRACKING."
Consequence
THIS CRACKING CAN LEAD TO AN OPEN FRACTURE IN THE BRASS NUT, POTENTIALLY ALLOWING PROPANE GAS TO LEAK.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE SWIVEL NUT/PRESSURE TAP COMPONENT AND REPLACE WITH A REMEDY KIT.
Complaint Statistics
21 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | 4 |
| EQUIPMENT | 4 |
| EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:SLIDE-IN CAMPER | 4 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 3 |
| SEATS | 2 |
| TIRES | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | 1 |
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Aug 16, 2010
Incident date: Jul 31, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 JAYCO EAGLE TRAILER. THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH GOOD RIDE TIRES, TIRE SIZE ST225/75R15. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS NO TIRE LINE NAME AFFIXED TO THE TIRE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THERE WAS AN EXCESSIVE VIBRATION. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF T... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Jun 17, 2008
Incident date: Jun 16, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 JAYCO EAGLE. THE AIR BAG SENSOR HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE, BUT CURRENTLY NEEDS TO BE REPLACED A THIRD TIME. THE FIRST TWO TIMES THE SENSOR WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY, BUT THIS THIRD REPAIR WILL BE AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. THE AIR BAG SENSOR MODULE WAS ALSO LUBED AND RES... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Jun 17, 2008
Incident date: Jun 16, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 JAYCO EAGLE. THE AIR BAG SENSOR HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE, BUT CURRENTLY NEEDS TO BE REPLACED A THIRD TIME. THE FIRST TWO TIMES THE SENSOR WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY, BUT THIS THIRD REPAIR WILL BE AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. THE AIR BAG SENSOR MODULE WAS ALSO LUBED AND RES... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Jul 6, 2005
Incident date: Jul 4, 2005
I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 55 MPH WHEN THE TREAD ON A FIRESTONE STEELTEX R4S (225/75R16) PARTIALLY SEPARATED. THIS RESULTED IN SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE (2000 JAYCO EAGLE RV). I AM TAKING THE RV TO A REPAIR SHOP LATER THIS WEEK BUT WOULD ESTIMATE THE DAMAGE IN THE RANGE... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Jun 29, 2005
Incident date: Mar 1, 2005
DT: THE TREAD CAME OFF THE TIRE AROUND 28,000 MILES, TIRE WAS UP TO PRESSURE, BUT DID ABOUT 3000.00 TO MOTORHOME. *AK
TIRES
Oct 21, 2003
Incident date: Jun 16, 2003
TREAD SEPARATIONS ON 2 FIRESTONE 225 X 75R16 STEELTEX (LOAD RANGE E)R4 MOTORHOME TIRES WITH 23,000 MILES. I WAS TRAVELING 50 MPH ON US HIGHWAY 12 IN NORTHERN IDAHO. FIRESTONE NATIONAL DENIED ADJUSTMENT CLAIMING LOW TIRE PRESSURE DETERMINED BY INSPECTION. TIRES HAVE ALWAYS BEEN INFLATED TO 80# PRI... Read more
TIRES
Oct 15, 2002
Incident date: Oct 5, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AND NO WARNING THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO PULL OVER. SIZE#LT2257516 DEALER NOTIFIED. MRTHIS VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED SIX REAR TIRE BLOWOUTS. *JG
SEATS
May 14, 2002
THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS INSTALLED BY JAYCO IN THE EAGLE MODEL 232U MOTOR HOME ARE A SAFETY HAZARD, SEAT BACKS ARE SO LOW (23 INCHES HIGH) THAT ANYONE OVER FIVE FEET TALL WOULD SUFFER EXTENSIVE NECK INJURY IF AIRBAGS DEPLOYED.
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:SLIDE-IN CAMPER
May 14, 2002
THE CONSUMER HAD RAISED THE ROOF ABOUT 3/4 OF THE WAY WHEN THE MAIN CABLE SNAPPED, CAVING IN THE ROOF, THE DRAIN HOSE ON THE SINK FELL OFF RESULTING IN PUDDLES OF WATER BUILDING UP UNDER THE CABINET, THE ELETRICAL OUTLET INSIDE THE STORAGE SPACE (TABLE BENCH WAS FALLING OFF, THE CAMPER WAS VERY UNST... Read more
EQUIPMENT
May 14, 2002
THE CONSUMER HAD RAISED THE ROOF ABOUT 3/4 OF THE WAY WHEN THE MAIN CABLE SNAPPED, CAVING IN THE ROOF, THE DRAIN HOSE ON THE SINK FELL OFF RESULTING IN PUDDLES OF WATER BUILDING UP UNDER THE CABINET, THE ELETRICAL OUTLET INSIDE THE STORAGE SPACE (TABLE BENCH WAS FALLING OFF, THE CAMPER WAS VERY UNST... Read more
STRUCTURE
May 14, 2002
THE CONSUMER HAD RAISED THE ROOF ABOUT 3/4 OF THE WAY WHEN THE MAIN CABLE SNAPPED, CAVING IN THE ROOF, THE DRAIN HOSE ON THE SINK FELL OFF RESULTING IN PUDDLES OF WATER BUILDING UP UNDER THE CABINET, THE ELETRICAL OUTLET INSIDE THE STORAGE SPACE (TABLE BENCH WAS FALLING OFF, THE CAMPER WAS VERY UNST... Read more
SEATS
Oct 24, 2001
THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS INSTALLED BY JAYCO IN THE EAGLE MODEL 232U MOTOR HOME ARE A SAFETY HAZARD, SEAT BACKS ARE SO LOW (23 INCHES HIGH) THAT ANYONE OVER FIVE FEET TALL WOULD SUFFER EXTENSIVE NECK INJURY IF AIRBAGS DEPLOYED.
STRUCTURE
Oct 15, 2001
THE CONSUMER HAD RAISED THE ROOF ABOUT 3/4 OF THE WAY WHEN THE MAIN CABLE SNAPPED, CAVING IN THE ROOF, THE DRAIN HOSE ON THE SINK FELL OFF RESULTING IN PUDDLES OF WATER BUILDING UP UNDER THE CABINET, THE ELETRICAL OUTLET INSIDE THE STORAGE SPACE (TABLE BENCH WAS FALLING OFF, THE CAMPER WAS VERY UNST... Read more
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:SLIDE-IN CAMPER
Oct 15, 2001
THE CONSUMER HAD RAISED THE ROOF ABOUT 3/4 OF THE WAY WHEN THE MAIN CABLE SNAPPED, CAVING IN THE ROOF, THE DRAIN HOSE ON THE SINK FELL OFF RESULTING IN PUDDLES OF WATER BUILDING UP UNDER THE CABINET, THE ELETRICAL OUTLET INSIDE THE STORAGE SPACE (TABLE BENCH WAS FALLING OFF, THE CAMPER WAS VERY UNST... Read more
EQUIPMENT
Oct 15, 2001
THE CONSUMER HAD RAISED THE ROOF ABOUT 3/4 OF THE WAY WHEN THE MAIN CABLE SNAPPED, CAVING IN THE ROOF, THE DRAIN HOSE ON THE SINK FELL OFF RESULTING IN PUDDLES OF WATER BUILDING UP UNDER THE CABINET, THE ELETRICAL OUTLET INSIDE THE STORAGE SPACE (TABLE BENCH WAS FALLING OFF, THE CAMPER WAS VERY UNST... Read more
STRUCTURE
Oct 15, 2001
THE CONSUMER HAD RAISED THE ROOF ABOUT 3/4 OF THE WAY WHEN THE MAIN CABLE SNAPPED, CAVING IN THE ROOF, THE DRAIN HOSE ON THE SINK FELL OFF RESULTING IN PUDDLES OF WATER BUILDING UP UNDER THE CABINET, THE ELETRICAL OUTLET INSIDE THE STORAGE SPACE (TABLE BENCH WAS FALLING OFF, THE CAMPER WAS VERY UNST... Read more
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:SLIDE-IN CAMPER
Oct 15, 2001
THE CONSUMER HAD RAISED THE ROOF ABOUT 3/4 OF THE WAY WHEN THE MAIN CABLE SNAPPED, CAVING IN THE ROOF, THE DRAIN HOSE ON THE SINK FELL OFF RESULTING IN PUDDLES OF WATER BUILDING UP UNDER THE CABINET, THE ELETRICAL OUTLET INSIDE THE STORAGE SPACE (TABLE BENCH WAS FALLING OFF, THE CAMPER WAS VERY UNST... Read more
EQUIPMENT
Oct 15, 2001
THE CONSUMER HAD RAISED THE ROOF ABOUT 3/4 OF THE WAY WHEN THE MAIN CABLE SNAPPED, CAVING IN THE ROOF, THE DRAIN HOSE ON THE SINK FELL OFF RESULTING IN PUDDLES OF WATER BUILDING UP UNDER THE CABINET, THE ELETRICAL OUTLET INSIDE THE STORAGE SPACE (TABLE BENCH WAS FALLING OFF, THE CAMPER WAS VERY UNST... Read more
STRUCTURE
Oct 15, 2001
THE CONSUMER HAD RAISED THE ROOF ABOUT 3/4 OF THE WAY WHEN THE MAIN CABLE SNAPPED, CAVING IN THE ROOF, THE DRAIN HOSE ON THE SINK FELL OFF RESULTING IN PUDDLES OF WATER BUILDING UP UNDER THE CABINET, THE ELETRICAL OUTLET INSIDE THE STORAGE SPACE (TABLE BENCH WAS FALLING OFF, THE CAMPER WAS VERY UNST... Read more
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:SLIDE-IN CAMPER
Oct 15, 2001
THE CONSUMER HAD RAISED THE ROOF ABOUT 3/4 OF THE WAY WHEN THE MAIN CABLE SNAPPED, CAVING IN THE ROOF, THE DRAIN HOSE ON THE SINK FELL OFF RESULTING IN PUDDLES OF WATER BUILDING UP UNDER THE CABINET, THE ELETRICAL OUTLET INSIDE THE STORAGE SPACE (TABLE BENCH WAS FALLING OFF, THE CAMPER WAS VERY UNST... Read more
EQUIPMENT
Oct 15, 2001
THE CONSUMER HAD RAISED THE ROOF ABOUT 3/4 OF THE WAY WHEN THE MAIN CABLE SNAPPED, CAVING IN THE ROOF, THE DRAIN HOSE ON THE SINK FELL OFF RESULTING IN PUDDLES OF WATER BUILDING UP UNDER THE CABINET, THE ELETRICAL OUTLET INSIDE THE STORAGE SPACE (TABLE BENCH WAS FALLING OFF, THE CAMPER WAS VERY UNST... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 2000 JAYCO EAGLE
4 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 1 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| 354400 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:SLIDE-IN CAMPER | 1 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
INC 22-067
May 17, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
JAYCO AND ENTEGRA COACH STORAGE TIPS. INSTRUCTIONS FOR STORING JAYCO AND ENTEGRA COACH DIESEL PUSHERS.
SRP - 22-043
Jan 27, 2022
160000 STRUCTURE
(SRP) Standard repair procedure for crack forming at the front bottom corner of the off door side (ODS) or door side (DS) Front Slide Out on certain Jayco 5th wheel travel trailers.
SRP - 22-043
Jan 27, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
(SRP) Standard repair procedure for crack forming at the front bottom corner of the off door side (ODS) or door side (DS) Front Slide Out on certain Jayco 5th wheel travel trailers.
SRP - 22-043
Jan 27, 2022
354400 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:SLIDE-IN CAMPER
(SRP) Standard repair procedure for crack forming at the front bottom corner of the off door side (ODS) or door side (DS) Front Slide Out on certain Jayco 5th wheel travel trailers.
NHTSA Safety Investigations — JAYCO EAGLE
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE99043
Opened: Jun 25, 1999 — Closed: Nov 8, 1999
TIRE PUNCTURE
ODI received a report that the subject trailer (Jayco Travel Trailer equipped with dual axles, mounting a total of four tires), towed at highway speeds by a properly equipped 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe experienced blow-out of both left side trailer tires after being passed by a semi truck (traveling an ex... Read more
JAYCO EAGLE — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the JAYCO EAGLE across all model years (1991–2014).
67
Total Recalls
67
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
4
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
JAYCO EAGLE — Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 2013 | 3 | 3 | View |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2011 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2010 | 2 | 3 | View |
| 2009 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 2007 | 3 | 2 | View |
| 2005 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 2004 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2003 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2002 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 2001 | 3 | 2 | View |
| 2000 (current) | 5 | 21 | |
| 1999 | 3 | 5 | View |
| 1998 | 6 | 13 | View |
| 1997 | 7 | 1 | View |
| 1996 | 1 | 6 | View |
| 1995 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1993 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1991 | 2 | 3 | View |