- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2009 Jayco Eagle SL Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2009 Jayco Eagle SL with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (3). Those complaints describe 1 injury. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in January 2010 for the integrated jack / leveler / stabilizer.
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Rated once enough Eagle SL years are on file
#285 most complained-about 2009 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2009 Jayco Eagle SL problems
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2009 Jayco Eagle SL recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- If this condition is not addressed, it may result in a crash, injury or death.
- The fix
- 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.
What owners say
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3 complaints about the 2009 Jayco Eagle SL
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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
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...
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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
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...
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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
2009 Jayco Eagle SL vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Jayco Eagle SL | 3 | 2 | - | |
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Questions about the 2009 Jayco Eagle SL
Does the 2009 Jayco Eagle SL have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2009 Jayco Eagle SL: integrated jack / leveler / stabilizer (January 2010); structure (August 2008). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Jayco Eagle SL?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (3).
How many complaints has the 2009 Jayco Eagle SL had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 25, 2008 and the latest on February 18, 2010. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 1 injury and 0 deaths.
What should I do if my 2009 Jayco Eagle SL has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data