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1997 Jayco EagleProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1997 Jayco Eagle, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 7 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls7Free fix at dealersOwner complaints12 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Fuel system, gasoline

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 30, 2006. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1997 Jayco Eagle has problems

1 complaint 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
Fuel system, gasoline11

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

7 recalls

1997 Jayco Eagle 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

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 99V-287 · Feb 9, 2000 · 14,870 vehicles

Risk. THIS CRACKING CAN LEAD TO AN OPEN FRACTURE IN THE BRASS NUT, POTENTIALLY ALLOWING PROPANE GAS TO LEAK.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

Recall 98V-122 · Feb 10, 1998 · 7,660 vehicles

Risk. THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS AND THE PC BOARD CAN OVERHEAT, CHAR AND PRODUCE SMOKE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Fuel system, other: storage

Recall 98V-010 · Feb 4, 1998

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 3 more recalls
–no report yet

Suspension: rear

Recall 97V-190 · Dec 1, 1997 · 158 vehicles

Risk. A WHEEL BEARING FAILURE COULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF THE WHEEL END FROM THE AXLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Structure

Recall 97V-113 · Jul 9, 1997 · 485 vehicles

Risk. IF THE STEP RISER FALLS FROM THE MOUNTING BRACKET WHILE A PERSON IS STEPPING ON IT, PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

Recall 97V-062 · Apr 16, 1997 · 445 vehicles

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…

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

1997 vs. every other Eagle 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 median. How we score

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In owners' words

What Eagle owners report

Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 766797 · Sep 6, 2002

Own a 1997 Eagle?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.