- The problem
- The wheel tech wheel does not seat properly against the hub causing inability to fully tighten the wheel lug nuts.
- The risk
- If the lug nuts are not tightened the wheel can separatefrom the trailer during travel causing danger to the tow vehicle and othervehicles in the roadway.
- The fix
- Replace both wheels and tires with wheels and tires from a different distributor which will allow proper fit against the hub and complete tightening of the lug nuts.
Vehicle safety record
1991 Jayco Eagle Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1991 Jayco Eagle with NHTSA, most often about the equipment & accessories (2) and the wheels & tires (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in October 1993 for the wheels. For comparison, the 1992 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Eagle year, for its age
#198 most complained-about 1991 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1991 Jayco Eagle problems
Share of all 3 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1991 Jayco Eagle 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
- The switch which opens the slide-out room may have been installed incorrectly or damaged during shipping. Also, moisture can intrude into the control module. Any one of these conditions can cause the slide out room to open when the switch is off.
- The risk
- If the slide-out room opens while the vehicle is inmotion, it can result in a vehicle accident.
- The fix
- Inspect the slide-out switch and the control module. Damaged switches will be repaired, and the control module will be replaced or fitted with a protective cover, as necessary.
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3 complaints about the 1991 Jayco Eagle
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tread separated from tire make - nu-wa model - snowbirrd tire - hi-run these option were not available choices on the application form. *Tr
The dealership is refusing to honor recall 99e036000 concerning norcold refrigerator because vehicle wasn't purchased from them. Serial #00837afbkj0.*Ak
The trailer hitch was not properly welded, and while in switching lanes, trailer was released and caused the vehicle to fishtail across the highway. The dealer has been contacted. *Ak
Jayco Eagle: every year compared
All Eagle yearsQuestions about the 1991 Jayco Eagle
Does the 1991 Jayco Eagle have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1991 Jayco Eagle: wheels (October 1993); unknown or other (September 1993). 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 1991 Jayco Eagle?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the equipment & accessories (2), wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 1991 Jayco Eagle had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 15, 1999 and the latest on October 30, 2009. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1991 Jayco Eagle a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 59 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Jayco Eagle year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Jayco Eagle years have the most complaints?
2000 (8), 1998 (7), 1996 (5). See every Jayco Eagle year compared.
What should I do if my 1991 Jayco Eagle 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