Jayco Eagle problems & recalls

Problem: Jayco, inc. (jayco) is recalling various 2002-2016 recreational vehicles equipped with kidde plastic-handle or push button 'pindicator' fire extinguishers. a list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17v746-9524.pdf. these extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. for a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/201

Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Fix: Jayco will notify owners, instructing them to contact kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. the recall began on january 15, 2018. owners may contact jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267, or kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "product safety recall" for more information.

Problem: Jayco is recalling certain model year 2013-14 eagle premiere, jay feather ultra lite, jay flight, jay flight swift, octane, and white hawk; model year 2013 eagle, eagle ht, jay flight bungalow, jay flight destination, pinnacle, redhawk and seismic; and model year 2014 precept recreational vehicles. in these vehicles, if the awning installation sequence is not completely followed, the awning motor may unknowingly become damaged.

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 of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

Fix: Jayco will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace the awning motor free of charge. the recall began on may 23, 2013. owners may contact jacyo at 1-800-283-8267 for more information.

Problem: Jayco is recalling certain model year 2013 jay flight bungalow, jay flight destination, jay flight and eagle travel trailers; and model year 2013 eagle and eagle premier fifth-wheels. the vehicles were manufactured january 24, 2013, through february 27, 2013 and equipped with a power converter supplied by progressive dynamics, inc. the affected power converters, used in recreational vehicles to convert a/c power, have internal components that may short circuit.

Risk: An electrical short may lead to a vehicle fire.

Fix: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will modify the affected power converters free of charge. the safety recall began on march 20, 2013. owners may contact jayco at 1-574-825-0608.

Problem: Jayco is recalling certain model year 2007 greyhawk class c motorhomes; model year 2008 and 2010 seneca class c motorhomes; model year 2009 and 2011 eagle fifth-wheel; 2010 recon fifth-wheel; and model year 2008-2010 designer fifth wheel vehicles manufactured from june 15, 2006, through august 13, 2010 for an improper electrical connection at the buss bar on the iota-brand transfer switches installed in the vehicles.

Risk: An improper electrical connection at the buss bar could lead to overheating and melting of the transfer switch, increasing the risk of a fire, injury or death.

Fix: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transfer switch, free of charge. the safety recall began on august 31, 2012. owners may contact jayco at 1-800-283-8267.

Problem: Jayco is recalling certain model year 2011 eagle, super lite and jay flight g2 travel trailers manufactured from december 9, 2010, through february 11, 2011. these trailers may have cracked bolts attaching the leveling jacks to the trailer frame. if all of the bolts break, it could result in the jack coming loose from the frame.

Risk: If the jack comes loose while the vehicle is in motion a crash, injury or death may result.

Fix: Dealers will replace the fasteners attaching the leveling jacks to the frame with more robust fasteners. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during may 2011. owners may contact jayco at 1-800-283-8267.

Problem: Jayco is recalling certain model year 2011 travel trailers and fifth wheels manufactured from august 16, 2010, through october 1, 2010, equipped with atwood 35 series range ovens. a potential exists for a small fracture within the line delivering gas to the oven cavity burner. such a fracture may cause propane gas to leak from the line.

Risk: A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire and/or explosion causing property damage and/or personal injury.

Fix: Jayco is working with atwood and will replace or repair the stoves free of charge. the safety recall began on november 8, 2010. owners may contact atwood at 1-574-266-4749 or jayco at 1-574-825-0608.

Problem: Jayco is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 eagle and model year 2010 designer fifth wheel travel trailers. in the presence of moisture, a remote activation module for the leveling jack may activate autonomously without the use of the remote control.

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.

Fix: Dealers will install a relay which will prevent the remote module from self-activating in the presence of moisture. the safety recall is expected to begin during february 2010. owners may contact jayco at 1-800-283-8267.

Problem: Certain fifth wheel travel trailers fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, 'tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars.' the federal identification label contains the incorrect tire load range and inflation pressures.

Risk: This standard specifies tire and rim selection requirements and rim marking requirements.

Fix: The incorrect label will be removed and a new correct label will be installed. the recall began on may 15, 2007. owners may contact jayco at 1-800-283-8267.

Problem: On certain travel and fifth wheel trailers equipped with hickory springs 'big easy triple steps,' an improper engagement of the bottom step pivot arm with the formed stop edge of the middle step support bracket can result in the bottom step rotating to an unsafe downward angle.

Risk: A person could be injured should the step give way while being used to enter or exit the trailer.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the trailers for the manufacturing date sticker to verify the date of production of the step and, if necessary, will weld stock to each side of the lower (triple) step stop edges. the recall began on march 30, 2007. owners may contact jayco at 1-800-283-8267.

Problem: On certain fifth wheel trailers, a jumper wire between the two neutral bars is not of adequate gauge.

Risk: This condition, if not addressed, could result in an electrical fire.

Fix: Dealers will replace the 12/14 gauge jumper wire with a 6 gauge jumper wire free of charge. the recall began on september 1, 2006. owners may contact jayco at 1-800-283-8267.

Problem: On certain motor homes built on ford chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.

Risk: Overheating could result in smoke or burning, and in an underhood fire.

Fix: Ford is conducting this recall (please see 06v286) and will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system free of charge. owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332 or jayco at 1-800-283-8267.

Problem: Certain motor homes built on ford chassis may experience stalling without warning while driving and may or may not restart.

Risk: Should the engine stall, a vehicle crash could occur.

Fix: Ford motor company is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. dealers will upgrade the fuel injection control module (ficm) wire harness or replaced, and/or have a new injection control pressure (icp)) sensor connector installed free of charge. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673 or jayco at 1-800-283-8267.