Recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems
Risk. Increased propane pressure can enlarge the flames in gas appliances, increasing the risk of a fire.
NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 2018 Jayco Travel Trailer Eagle, most often about the equipment. It is covered by 8 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-425 the manufacturer reports only 26% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 24, 2026. Updated daily.
9 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 4 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel system, other | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Risk. Increased propane pressure can enlarge the flames in gas appliances, increasing the risk of a fire.
Risk. Increased propane pressure can enlarge the flames in gas appliances, increasing the risk of a fire.
Risk. An unsecured propane tank could detach from the trailer and increase the risk of a crash or leak propane and increase the risk of a fire.
Risk. If the bearings become loose, the spindle may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk. LP gas flow to an unlit stove burner may result in an explosion, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk. If the GVWR is incorrect it can allow the vehicle to be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk. If the safety chains fail in the event of a detachment, the trailer would separate from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk. The incorrect GAWR may result in the vehicle being overloaded, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Jayco Travel Trailer.
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Eagle median. How we score
Recent equipment complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
2018 Jayco Eagle 5th Wheel- Consumer writing in about the safety recall # 21V-685 for the Winntec propane regulator, the parts were not avail. for a length of time. By the time the parts became avail. through dealer, consumers unit had been tied down & skirted in a RV park & couldn't be moved to be…
The contact owns a 2018 Jayco Eagle RV. The contact stated while he was outside of the RV, he heard an abnormally loud sound. The contact stated that he did not see a fire nor smoke. The contact stated when he entered the RV and noticed that the glass above the stove was broken. The contact called…
The contact owns a 2018 Jayco Eagle. The contact stated that the odor of propane fuel was present inside and outside of the trailer whether one or both propane tanks were opened. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V685000…
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