2009 Jayco Eagle problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (2)
Safety recalls (2)
Equipment 2017-11-21 · campaign 17V746000 · 49,563 vehicles
Defect: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling various 2002-2016 recreational vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V746-9524.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the v
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Jayco will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.
Electrical System 2012-07-23 · campaign 12V347000 · 908 vehicles
Defect: Jayco is recalling certain model year 2007 Greyhawk Class C motorhomes; model year 2008 and 2010 Seneca Class C motorhomes; model year 2009 and 2011 Eagle Fifth-wheel; 2010 Recon fifth-wheel; and model year 2008-2010 Designer fifth wheel vehicles manufactured from June 15, 2006, through August 13, 2010 for an improper electrical connection at the buss bar on the Iota-brand transfer switches installed in the vehicles.
Risk: An improper electrical connection at the buss bar could lead to overheating and melting of the transfer switch, increasing the risk of a fire, injury or death.
Fix: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transfer switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 31, 2012. Owners may contact Jayco at 1-800-283-8267.
Service bulletins (3)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2022-05-17 · INC 22-067 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
jayco and entegra coach storage tips. instructions for storing jayco and entegra coach diesel pushers.
Structure 2022-01-27 · SRP - 22-043 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
(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.
Equipment 2020-03-13 · INC 20-007 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
informational bulletin for repair that requires the removal of pullout cabinet extension drawers.
What owners report
2016-03-29 · Electrical System · 🔥 fire“tl* the contact owns a 2009 jayco eagle fifth wheel. while the vehicle was connected to 120 volt power supply, the its-50r automatic failed melting numerous wires within the transfer switch. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed the vehicle was in need of a transfer switch replacement. the vin was not included in n…”
2013-12-05 · Electrical System · 🔥 fire“tl* the contact owns a 2009 jayco eagle fifth wheel. the contact stated he had smelled a burning odor. the automatic transfer switch box had caught on fire and burned through the box cover. the vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic, who advised that the cover of the automatic transfer switch box needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.