2000 Jayco Eagle problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2000 Jayco Eagle.
Built on
- Ford E-450 (Incomplete - Cutaway): 2 of 7 decoded VINs · 3 NHTSA recalls filed by Ford for the 2000 E-450
Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints. For motorhomes, engine, brake and steering recalls are filed by the chassis maker and are not counted in the Jayco recalls above. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see both.
Recalls filed by Jayco
Equipment #99V287002 · 2000 · 14,870 units
Problem: Vehicle description: fold down trailers which use gas/electric absorption refrigerators supplied by norcold. the swivel nut which is an integral connection component of a pressure tap device has "stress corrosion cracking."
Risk: This cracking can lead to an open fracture in the brass nut, potentially allowing propane gas to leak.
Fix: Dealers will remove the swivel nut/pressure tap component and replace with a remedy kit.
Unknown Or Other #00V089000 · 2000 · 432 units
Problem: Vehicle description: mini motor homes. certain pleated shades failed the requirements of fmvss no. 302, "flammability of interior materials."
Risk: If a fire occurred in the motor home, the pleated shades would burn at an accelerated rate, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the pleated shades on these motor homes.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic #00V382000 · 2000 · 10,956 units
Problem: Vehicle description: folding campers. a flexible brake hose is not clamped in a position away from the tire, which can lead to chaffing of the hose causing a leak of hydraulic fluid.
Risk: This could result in a loss of trailer brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will add a clamp to the brake hose.
Seat Belts #01V128001 · 2001 · 727 units
Problem: Vehicle description: certain motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies produced by am-safe. on some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.
Risk: Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.
Fix: Dealers will repair the seat belts. owner notification began october 23, 2000. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact jayco at 1-219-825-5861 or am-safe at 1-219-266-8330.
Vehicle Speed Control #06V320000 · 2006 · 6,285 units
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.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 8 NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified.
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FAQ
Does the 2000 Jayco Eagle have recalls?
NHTSA lists 5 recalls filed by Jayco for the 2000 Eagle. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2000 Jayco Eagle problems?
In 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is tires.