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2009 Jayco Eagle Sl

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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3Owner complaints

Model-year median: 3

2Recall campaigns

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0Investigations

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Owner complaints by model year

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What owners reported most

Structure
2Latches/locks/linkages
1

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

Limited mileage data: 1 of 3 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • 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

Structure complaints

2 reports
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1,500 miles · Feb 18, 2010
Structure

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…

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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

NHTSA ODI #10311762

Mileage unknown · Sep 25, 2008
Structure

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 MANUFACTURE…

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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 AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. AS OF SEPTEMBER 25, 2008, THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE NOT APPLICABLE. UPDATED 10/29/08. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10243431

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

0

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