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2009 Jayco Eagle Sl

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

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  • Structure. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Latches/locks/linkages. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

0 crash reports0 fire reports1 injury reports

Latches/locks/linkages complaints

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Mileage unknown · Jul 8, 2009
Latches/locks/linkagesInjury

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…

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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 COMPLETELY CLOSED? SHE SUSTAINED A MILD HEAD INJURY WITH SOME CUTS AND BRUISING ON HER FACE. OUR MAIN CONCERN HERE IS CHILD SAFETY- THAT THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN TO ANOTHER FAMILY WITH A WORSE OUTCOME. THERE SHOULD BE A MANDATORY LOCK ON THE SCREEN DOOR OR A WARNING ON THE DOOR INDICATING ITS LACK OF STRENGTH AND LACK OF SAFETY FOR CHILDREN. WE CONTACTED JAYCO AND THEIR INVESTIGATION CONCLUDED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE SITUATION. AS STATED EARLIER, THE MAIN CONCERN HERE IS SAFETY FOR CHILDREN, WHICH WOULD BE GREATLY IMPROVED BY ADDING A LOCK TO THE SCREEN DOOR AND/OR ADDING WARNING SIGNS TO THE DOOR TO INDICATE LACK OF PROTECTION FOR CHILDREN. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10276140

Official recalls

2

10V021000 · Equipment:mechanical:integrated Jack/leveler/stabilizer

Jan 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 & remedy

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.

08V402000 · Structure

Aug 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 & remedy

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.

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NHTSA investigations

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