1996 Jayco Eagle Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 1996 Jayco Eagle has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.

The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2 reports).

1Recalls
5Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Eagle?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1996 Jayco Eagle recalls

Vehicle Speed Control

Recall 06V320Aug 30, 20066,285 vehicles affected

Most common 1996 Jayco Eagle problems

Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2
Fuel System, Other1
Equipment1
Electrical System1
Structure1

What owners report

2004-04-25, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
WE OWN A 1996 JAYCO EAGLE 244SL TRAVEL TRAILER. ON THE FRONT OF THE TRAILER IS A STORAGE AREA WHICH IS MADE OF ABS PLASTIC. LAST YEAR, WE DEVELOPED A CRACK IN THE LID FOR THE STORAGE AREA WHICH IS ALSO MADE OF ABS PLASTIC AND A CRACK IN THE ABS PLASTIC WHCIH FORMS THE STORAGE AREA. ALL THE CRACKS ARE DEVELOPING FROM EITHER WHERE A POP RIVET OR A SCREW WAS PLACED IN THE ABS PLASTIC. THE CRACKS APPEAR TO BE SOME KIND OF STRESS CRACK WHICH IS CAUSED BY THE IMPOPERR DESIGN AND INSTALLATION OF THE STORAGE AREA. OVER THIS PAST WINTER, ANOTHER CRACK DEVOLPED IN THE LID OF THE STORAGE AREA. IT APPEARS THAT THE STORAGE AREA IS FALLING APART WHICH COULD CAUSE DEBRIS FROM THE TRAILER TO BE DISCAR
1999-08-05, Structure
THE REAR PART OF THE TRAILER CAUGHT FIRE WITHOUT ANY WARNING. CANNOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK *YC
1999-05-12, Electrical System
METAL RETAINER CLIP THAT HOLDS THE WIRING IS SHARP AND PENETRATES THROUGH THE WIRING, CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT/ VEHICLE TO BURN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
1999-03-08, Equipment
SLIDE OUT DOES NOT CLOSE EVENLY.
1997-03-25, Fuel System, Other
LPG GAS TANK SUPPORT FAILED.

1996 Jayco Eagle questions

Does the 1996 Jayco Eagle have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1996 Jayco Eagle: Vehicle Speed Control. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Jayco Eagle?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2), Fuel System, Other (1), Equipment (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1996 Jayco Eagle has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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