- 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
1997 Jayco Eagle Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1997 Jayco Eagle with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system (1). Those complaints describe 1 fire and 2 injuries. It is covered by 7 recalls, the latest in August 2006 for the vehicle speed control. For comparison, the 1996 has 5 and the 1998 has 7.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical Eagle year, for its age
#338 most complained-about 1997 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 7
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 2
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1997 Jayco Eagle problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1997 Jayco Eagle recalls 7
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
- Vehicle description: fold down trailers which use gas/electric absorption refrigerators supplied by norcold. The swivel nut which is an integral connection component of a pressure tap device has "stress corrosion cracking."
- The risk
- This cracking can lead to an open fracture in the brass nut, potentially allowing propane gas to leak.
- The fix
- Dealers will remove the swivel nut/pressure tap component and replace with a remedy kit.
- The problem
- Vehicle description: mini-motor homes, travel trailers, and fifth wheels equipped with a printed circuit (pc) board housed in the electrical control box assembly equipped with the vehicle's air conditioning unit. An electrical relay on the pc board will fail to activate. When the relay fails to activate, other electrical components, and the pc board itself, are required to carry excess electrical current.
- The risk
- The electrical components and the pc board can overheat, char and produce smoke, possibly resulting in a fire.
- The fix
- Rv products is conducting the owner notification and remedy campaign for this recall. Owners will receive a replacement electrical control box and installation instructions. If an owner so desires, they can have their dealer install this control box.
- The problem
- Vehicle description: travel trailers equipped with 20 lb. Lpg cylinders supplied by manchester tank. These cylinders are equipped with an overfill protection. The overfill protection device may not function properly.
- The risk
- If a cylinder is overfilled, and some of the gas leaks out, the vapors could ignite if there was a source of ignition present.
- The fix
- Manchester tank is performing the owner notification and remedy campaign for this recall. Manchester will replace these lpg cylinders.
- The problem
- Vehicle description: travel and folding trailers equipped with dexter axles. The wheel bearings used in some of these axles have a metallurgical defect causing early failure.
- The risk
- A wheel bearing failure could result in the loss of the wheel end from the axle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Dexter axle is conducting the notification and remedy for this recall. Dealers will inspect the axles and replace the wheel bearings if necessary.
- The problem
- Vehicle description: fifth wheel and travel trailers. Rivets used to secure the step risers on these vehicles are the wrong size. The rivets are too short in length and under stress can allow the step treads to become unattached from the mounting bracket.
- The risk
- If the step riser falls from the mounting bracket while a person is stepping on it, personal injury could occur.
- The fix
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEP RISER ASSEMBLY.
- The problem
- An in-line fuse to the auxiliary battery was omitted.
- The risk
- If a short occurred in the power line from the battery without the presence of over-current protection, the 12 volt line can overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Dealers will install an in-line fuse to the auxiliary battery.
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1 complaints about the 1997 Jayco Eagle
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
The injectors leaked into the radiator then to the reservoir, it overflowed and water and diesel fuel leaked onto the manifold and the turbo and then the fire started. The drivers barely got out of the cab of the truck before it fully ignited burning the complete cab resulting in a total loss. The drivers injured trying to get out of cab.All personel belongings were destroyed.
Jayco Eagle: every year compared
All Eagle years1997 Jayco Eagle vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 Jayco Eagle | 1 | 7 | F | |
| 1997 Jayco Designer | 11 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 1997 Jayco Jayco | 10 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1997 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 1997 Jayco Eagle
Does the 1997 Jayco Eagle have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 7 recalls for the 1997 Jayco Eagle: vehicle speed control (August 2006); recreational vehicle / trailer (February 2000); fuses and circuit breakers (February 1998); storage (February 1998) and more. 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 1997 Jayco Eagle?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the fuel system (1).
How many complaints has the 1997 Jayco Eagle had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 6, 2002 and the latest on September 6, 2002. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 2 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1997 Jayco Eagle a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 21 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than 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 1997 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