The 2009 Jayco Eagle Sl has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 576 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the latches/locks/linkages. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
EQUIPMENT10V0210002010-01-26354 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
STRUCTURE08V4020002008-08-19222 affected
Defect
JAYCO IS RECALLING 222 MY 2009 EAGLE SL TRAVEL TRAILERS. THE UPPER REAR PLASTIC CAP CAN BECOME DETACHED FROM THE REAR WALL DUE TO IMPROPER CLEANING OF MATING SURFACE TO ALLOW PROPER ADHESION.
Consequence
IF THIS CONDITION IS NOT ADDRESSED, IT MAY RESULT IN A CRASH, INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE UPPER REAR PLASTIC CAP TO INSTALL BACKERS, NEW ADHESIVE TAPE, ADD SCREWS, AND PREPARE THE SURFACE FOR PROPER ADHESION. THE RECALLBEGAN AUGUST 25, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-800-283-8267.
Complaints by component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1
1injuries
STRUCTURE
1
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
1
Total complaints3
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“I travel from gatineau,quebec canada to bradenton,fl with my new jayco eagle 328rls. 3 miles after leaving interstate 75 in bradenton,fl the rear axel detach from the frame on driver side. I consider myself lucky that this did not happen a 65mi\hr. I have picture if you are interested. I hope my…”
“Our 1 year old daughter pushed open the screen door and fell out of the camper, which was a fall of about three feet. The screen door was latched shut. Obviously, the latch is not very strong since a 1 year old child could push it open. There is no lock on the screen door and no warnings anywhere…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 2009 jayco eagle sl. The contact purchased the vehicle in august of 2008. The following month he received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 08v402000 (structure) and immediately called the dealer. The dealer stated that the parts were unavailable to perform the…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2009 Jayco Eagle Sl as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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