- The problem
- On certain motor homes built on ford chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.
- The risk
- Overheating could result in smoke or burning, and in an underhood fire.
- The fix
- Ford is conducting this recall (please see 06v286) and will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system free of charge. Owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332 or jayco at 1-800-283-8267.
Vehicle safety record
1996 Jayco Eagle Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 1996 Jayco Eagle with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (1) and the brakes (1). Those complaints describe 1 fire. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in August 2006 for the vehicle speed control. For comparison, the 1995 has 1 and the 1997 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Eagle year, for its age
#187 most complained-about 1996 vehicle
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1996 Jayco Eagle problems
Share of all 5 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1996 Jayco Eagle recalls 1
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
What owners say
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5 complaints about the 1996 Jayco Eagle
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
We own a 1996 jayco eagle 244sl travel trailer. On the front of the trailer is a storage area which is made of abs plastic. Last year, we developed a crack in the lid for the storage area which is also made of abs plastic and a crack in the abs plastic whcih forms the storage area. All the cracks are developing from either where a pop rivet or a screw was placed in the abs plastic. The cracks appear to be some kind of stress crack which is caused by the impoperr design and installation of the storage area. ...
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Over this past winter, another crack devolped in the lid of the storage area. It appears that the storage area is falling apart which could cause debris from the trailer to be discarded on the highway. I contacted jayco earlier this year and advised them of the problem. I told a company rep. That my problem appeared to be a safety issue and needed to be addressed by jayco. The company rep told me that my trailer was out of warranty and I should have this saftey issue fixed myself at my own expense. It would seem to me that if a product is falling apart, the company should repair it so it doesn't cause harm to the public. *Ak
The rear part of the trailer caught fire without any warning. Cannot determine the cause. Please provide further information. *Ak *yc
Metal retainer clip that holds the wiring is sharp and penetrates through the wiring, causing an electrical short/ vehicle to burn. Please give any further details. *Ak
SLIDE OUT DOES NOT CLOSE EVENLY.
LPG GAS TANK SUPPORT FAILED.
Jayco Eagle: every year compared
All Eagle years1996 Jayco Eagle vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 Jayco Eagle | 5 | 1 | C | |
| 1996 Jayco Jayco | 5 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 1996 Jayco Designer | 3 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 1996 Jayco Camper Van | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1996 Jayco Eagle
Does the 1996 Jayco Eagle have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1996 Jayco Eagle: vehicle speed control (August 2006). 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 1996 Jayco Eagle?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (1), brakes (1), electrical system (1).
How many complaints has the 1996 Jayco Eagle had?
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 30, 1996 and the latest on April 25, 2004. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1996 Jayco Eagle a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 55 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 1996 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