The 2009 Jayco Eagle has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 50,471 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
EQUIPMENT17V7460002017-11-2149,563 affected
Defect
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,…
Consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
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…
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM12V3470002012-07-23908 affected
Defect
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…
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
2fires
Total complaints2
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 jayco eagle fifth wheel. While the vehicle was connected to 120 volt power supply, the its-50r automatic failed melting numerous wires within the transfer switch. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed the vehicle was in need of a…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 jayco eagle fifth wheel. The contact stated he had smelled a burning odor. The automatic transfer switch box had caught on fire and burned through the box cover. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic, who advised that the cover of the automatic transfer…”
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 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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