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2014 Jayco Eagle PremierProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2014 Jayco Eagle Premier, most often about the tires. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-266 the manufacturer reports only 17% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 17%Owner complaints40 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage3kTires, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 2, 2016. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2014 Jayco Eagle Premier has problems

4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Tires40

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2014 Jayco Eagle Premier recalls and how many were fixed

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.

17%repaired · 2016 Q3

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 15V-266 · May 7, 2015 · 2,747 vehicles · 455 repaired

Risk. If the rivet shears under occupant load, the occupant may fall, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

56%repaired · 2015 Q3

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 14V-196 · Apr 16, 2014 · 192 vehicles · 107 repaired

Risk. If the microwave starts on its own and there are contents inside, a fire could result.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment

Recall 13V-168 · Apr 30, 2013 · 2,491 vehicles

Risk. If motor damage occurs, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the motorhome is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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.

Best & worst years

2014 vs. every other Eagle Premier year

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 Premier median. How we score

'13'14
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Eagle Premier owners report

Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I WAS TRAVELING NORTH ON THE NY THRUWAY IN 85+ WEATHER. IT WAS 2 PM THE ROADWAY WAS CLEAR OF DEBRIS. THE PASSENGER SIDE, REAR AXLE TIRE INSTANTLY DEFLATED. I PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. A GUARDRAIL PREVENTED ME FROM ACCESSING THE TIRE. AS A RESULT I HAD TO MOVE DOWN THE EXTREMELY NARROW…
Complaint 10903341 · Sep 2, 2016 · 3,000 miles
WE WERE JUST LEAVING AZ IN APRIL 2016 TRAVELING NORTH ON A FREEWAY AT 65 MPH WHEN THE PASSENGER TIRE ON OUR 2014 JAYCO EAGLE PREMIER FIFTH WHEEL EXPLODED. I HAVE A TIRE MONITORING SYSTEM ON THE TIRES AND EVERYTHING LOOKED GOOD PRIOR TO THE BLOWOUT. THE TIRES ARE TOWMAX 235X80X16. I CHANGED THE TIRE…
Complaint 10888258 · Jul 25, 2016 · 3,000 miles
IN NOV.2014 WE PURCHASED A NEW 2014 JAYCO 5TH WHEEL. ON OUR NEXT TRIP WITH LESS THAN 7000 MILES ON OUR TIRES, AT RECOMMENDED TIRES PRESSURE 65 PSI. AT 11 MILES FROM HOME WE HAD A LEFT REAR TIRE BLOW OUT AT 50 MPH WITH MINIMUM DAMAGE. TWO DAYS LATER INTO OUR TRIP, THE RIGHT REAR TIRE BLOW OUT AT 60…
Complaint 10748996 · Aug 16, 2015

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