2009 Jayco EAGLE SL: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
3 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
1,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2009 model year. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Latches/Locks/Linkages is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 3 complaints (33.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 1 |
Latches/Locks/Linkages: 1; Structure: 1; Structure:Frame And Members: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 2 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
2008: 1; 2009: 1; 2010: 1
Pattern summary
Latches/Locks/Linkages leads the component reports. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10243431 · 2008-09-25 (September 25, 2008)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 JAYCO EAGLE SL. THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN AUGUST OF 2008. THE FOLLOWING MONTH HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 08V402000 (STRUCTURE) AND IMMEDIATELY CALLED THE DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE PROPER REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE BEING SHIPPED AND WOULD ARRIVE THE FOLLOWING WEEK. THE PARTS WERE NEVER RECEIVED SO THE CONTACT RETURNED TO THE DEALER. THEY WERE EXTREMELY COOPERATIVE, BUT STILL DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS AVA…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10243431 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10276140 · 2009-07-08 (July 8, 2009)
OUR 1 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER PUSHED OPEN THE SCREEN DOOR AND FELL OUT OF THE CAMPER, WHICH WAS A FALL OF ABOUT THREE FEET. THE SCREEN DOOR WAS LATCHED SHUT. OBVIOUSLY, THE LATCH IS NOT VERY STRONG SINCE A 1 YEAR OLD CHILD COULD PUSH IT OPEN. THERE IS NO LOCK ON THE SCREEN DOOR AND NO WARNINGS ANYWHERE IN THE CAMPER OR IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL INDICATING THAT THE SCREEN DOOR IS NOT CHILD PROOF. SHE DID NOT FALL THROUGH THE SCREEN, BUT ACTUALLY WAS ABLE TO PUSH THE DOOR OPEN. WHAT KIND OF DOOR SHOULD A 1 YEAR OLD CHILD BE ABLE TO OPEN, WHICH IS COMPLETE…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10276140 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10311762 · 2010-02-18 (February 18, 2010)
I TRAVEL FROM GATINEAU,QUEBEC CANADA TO BRADENTON,FL WITH MY NEW JAYCO EAGLE 328RLS. 3 MILES AFTER LEAVING INTERSTATE 75 IN BRADENTON,FL THE REAR AXEL DETACH FROM THE FRAME ON DRIVER SIDE. I CONSIDER MYSELF LUCKY THAT THIS DID NOT HAPPEN A 65MI\HR. I HAVE PICTURE IF YOU ARE INTERESTED. I HOPE MY TEXT IS UNDERSTANDING I AM FRENCH. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 1,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10311762 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
08V402000 · Structure
Reported: 2008-08-19 (August 19, 2008)
JAYCO IS RECALLING 222 MY 2009 EAGLE SL TRAVEL TRAILERS. THE UPPER REAR PLASTIC CAP CAN BECOME DETACHED FROM THE REAR WALL DUE TO IMPROPER CLEANING OF MATING SURFACE TO ALLOW PROPER ADHESION.
Consequence: IF THIS CONDITION IS NOT ADDRESSED, IT MAY RESULT IN A CRASH, INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE UPPER REAR PLASTIC CAP TO INSTALL BACKERS, NEW ADHESIVE TAPE, ADD SCREWS, AND PREPARE THE SURFACE FOR PROPER ADHESION. THE RECALLBEGAN AUGUST 25, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-800-283-8267.
NHTSA campaign record ↗10V021000 · Equipment:Mechanical:Integrated Jack/Leveler/Stabilizer
Reported: 2010-01-26 (January 26, 2010)
JAYCO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 EAGLE AND MODEL YEAR 2010 DESIGNER FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS. IN THE PRESENCE OF MOISTURE, A REMOTE ACTIVATION MODULE FOR THE LEVELING JACK MAY ACTIVATE AUTONOMOUSLY WITHOUT THE USE OF THE REMOTE CONTROL.
Consequence: IF THE JACK WERE TO ACTIVATE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING TOWED, IT COULD RESULT IN A CRASH LEADING TO PROPERTY DAMAGE, INJURY, OR DEATH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RELAY WHICH WILL PREVENT THE REMOTE MODULE FROM SELF-ACTIVATING IN THE PRESENCE OF MOISTURE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-800-283-8267.
NHTSA campaign record ↗