CarRecallWatchThe 2017 Jayco Travel Trailer Eagle has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Equipment (4 reports).
2017 Jayco Travel Trailer Eagle recalls
Propane Regulator May Fail, Raising Fire Risk
Certain 2017 Jayco travel trailers and fifth wheels are equipped with a Winntec model 6020 two-stage propane regulator that may fail.
Trailer Safety Chains May Fail, Risking Separation
Certain travel trailers have safety chains rated at 11,700 pounds, but the trailer's gross vehicle weight rating is 12,500 pounds.
Propane Leak Can Raise Fire Risk in Trailer
Certain trailers have a propane (LP) manifold mounted directly above the axle and suspension U-bolts.
Trailer Axle Can Overload, Risking Tire Failure and Crashes
Certain 2017 Jayco Eagle fifth wheel travel trailers, model 355 MBQS, built between October 7 and October 11, 2016, may have an axle with insufficient load capacity.
Trailer brakes may fail after anti-sway activation
Certain travel trailers with a Sway Command anti-sway system may lose their trailer brakes after the anti-sway system has applied them in response to a sway event.
Most common 2017 Jayco Travel Trailer Eagle problems
Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Equipment | 4 |
| Structure | 3 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
What owners report
I'm smelling propane at the regulator between the two propane tanks. I'm told I should not be smelling any gas at all!
The contact owns a 2017 Jayco Eagle Trailer. The contact stated that there was an abnormal LP gas odor detected. The contact stated that the propane regulator was leaking. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacture was notified however, no further assistance was provided. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign number 21V425000 (Equipment). The failure mileage was unknown.
THROUGH NORMAL USE OF THE JAYCO EAGLE HT 27.5RLTS, THE SIDEWALL TRIM PIECE BEGAN TO START SEPARATING FROM THE SIDEWALL WHEN THE WEIGHT OF THE UNIT WAS ON THE PIN-BOX. JAYCO IS WELL AWARE OF THIS PARTICULAR ISSUE AS WELL AS THE UNDERLYING CAUSE. THE UNDERLYING ISSUE IS THE FACT THAT THEY USED SHEET METAL SCREWS INSTEAD OF 'STRUCTURAL' SCREWS DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS TO SECURE THE SIDEWALLS TO THE FRAME. THE COMPLETE FAILURE OF THESE SHEET METAL SCREWS ALLOWED THE SIDEWALLS TO FLOAT ABOVE THE FRAME. THIS EXCESSIVE FLEX WOULD CAUSE A GAP OF 1/2' TO 3/4' BETWEEN THE SIDEWALLS AND THE LOWER TRIM PIECE. THE FIRST RESPONSE AND SUGGESTED SOLUTION WAS AS FOLLOWS: 'THERE IS ACTUALLY A KNOW
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 JAYCO EAGLE HT28.5RSTS. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE BEGAN TO EXPAND, WHICH ENLARGED THE TRAILER. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND ACTIVATED THE BUTTON TO HAVE THE TRAILER RETRACT; HOWEVER, IT TOOK A FEW ATTEMPTS BEFORE IT SUCCESSFULLY RETRACTED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000. *BF *JS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 JAYCO EAGLE 336FBOK MOUNTED ON A 2017 FORD F-350. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE FRONT AND REAR PASSENGER TIRES SHEARED OFF AND CAUSED THE TRAILER TO COLLAPSE ON THE GROUND. THE CONTACT WALKED TO THE DEALER AND A MECHANIC FOLLOWED THE CONTACT TO THE FAILURE SITE. THE MECHANIC MOUNTED TWO TIRES IN ORDER TO MOVE THE TRAILER TO THE SHOP. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE AXLES WERE NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO HOLD THE TRAILER. THE DEALER RECOMMENDED 7000IBS AXLES INSTEAD OF THE ORIGINAL 6000IBS AXLES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED TO REPLACE THE FAILED AXLES WITH ORIGINAL 6000IBS AXLES. THE CONTACT REJECTED THE OFFER AND THE TRAILER WAS NOT
2017 Jayco Travel Trailer Eagle questions
Does the 2017 Jayco Travel Trailer Eagle have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2017 Jayco Travel Trailer Eagle: Propane Regulator May Fail, Raising Fire Risk; Trailer Safety Chains May Fail, Risking Separation; Propane Leak Can Raise Fire Risk in Trailer; Trailer Axle Can Overload, Risking Tire Failure and Crashes; Trailer brakes may fail after anti-sway activation. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Jayco Travel Trailer Eagle?
Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Equipment (4), Structure (3), Suspension (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2017 Jayco Travel Trailer Eagle has been fixed?
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