Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1997 Jayco Eagle peaked in 2002, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
1997 Jayco Eagle
Heavy truck, diesel, 6x4, built in Canada. Owner complaints on file from Sep 6, 2002 to Sep 6, 2002.
Recall campaigns covering this model year730k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Below the median 1997 heavy truck
Severity index100.01997 heavy trucks average 14.0
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 1997 Jayco Eagle name fuel system
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
7 recall campaigns cover the 1997 Jayco Eagle
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06V-320 | Aug 30, 2006 | On certain motor homes built on ford chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat | Speed control | 6,285 | Repair or modification |
| 99V-287-002 | Feb 9, 2000 | Vehicle description: fold down trailers which use gas/electric absorption refrigerators supplied by norcold | Equipment | 14,870 | Part replacement |
| 98V-122-001 | Feb 10, 1998 | Vehicle description: mini-motor homes, travel trailers, and fifth wheels equipped with a printed circuit (pc) board housed in the electrical… | Electrical system | 7,660 | Part replacement |
| 98V-010-003 | Feb 4, 1998 | Vehicle description: travel trailers equipped with 20 lb. lpg cylinders supplied by manchester tank | Fuel system | Not reported | Part replacement |
| 97V-190-003 | Dec 1, 1997 | Vehicle description: travel and folding trailers equipped with dexter axles | Suspension | 158 | Part replacement |
| 97V-113 | Jul 9, 1997 | Vehicle description: fifth wheel and travel trailers | Structure | 485 | Part replacement |
| 97V-062 | Apr 16, 1997 | In-line fuse to the auxiliary battery was omitted | Electrical system | 445 | Repair or modification |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1997 Jayco Eagle
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Sep 6, 2002Ontario, CAFuel system, InjectorsFire2 injured
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.
NHTSA complaint 766797
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
2 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- INC 22-067 May 17, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
JAYCO AND ENTEGRA COACH STORAGE TIPS. INSTRUCTIONS FOR STORING JAYCO AND ENTEGRA COACH DIESEL PUSHERS. - SRP - 22-043 Jan 27, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
(SRP) Standard repair procedure for crack forming at the front bottom corner of the off door side (ODS) or door side (DS) Front Slide Out on certain Jayco 5th wheel travel trailers.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.