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2009 Jayco Eagle SLProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2009 Jayco Eagle SL, most often about the structure. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints31 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage2kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 18, 2010. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2009 Jayco Eagle SL has problems

3 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
Structure20
Latches/locks/linkages11

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

2 recalls

2009 Jayco Eagle SL 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.

–no report yet

Mechanical: integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer

Recall 10V-021 · Jan 26, 2010 · 354 vehicles

Risk. IF THE JACK WERE TO ACTIVATE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING TOWED, IT COULD RESULT IN A CRASH LEADING TO PROPERTY DAMAGE, INJURY, OR DEATH.

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

2009 vs. every other Eagle SL 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 SL median. How we score

'09
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Eagle SL owners report

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

I TRAVEL FROM GATINEAU,QUEBEC CANADA TO BRADENTON,FL WITH MY NEW JAYCO EAGLE 328RLS. 3 MILES AFTER LEAVING INTERSTATE 75 IN BRADENTON,FL THE REAR AXEL DETACH FROM THE FRAME ON DRIVER SIDE. I CONSIDER MYSELF LUCKY THAT THIS DID NOT HAPPEN A 65MI\HR. I HAVE PICTURE IF YOU ARE INTERESTED. I HOPE MY…
Complaint 10311762 · Feb 18, 2010 · 1,500 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 JAYCO EAGLE SL. THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN AUGUST OF 2008. THE FOLLOWING MONTH HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 08V402000 (STRUCTURE) AND IMMEDIATELY CALLED THE DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE…
Complaint 10243431 · Sep 25, 2008

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