2009 Jayco Eagle SL Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Eagle SL years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Jayco Eagle SL. The most reported problem area is structure (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 1,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 injury. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 Jayco Eagle SL problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 2 | 67% | 1,500 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Jayco Eagle SL recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:mechanical:integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Structure
Problem: 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.
Risk: If this condition is not addressed, it may result in a crash, injury or death.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
Other Jayco Eagle SL years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 3 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Jayco Eagle SL?
Owners most often report structure, latches/locks/linkages problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Jayco Eagle SL?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2009 Jayco Eagle SL a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Eagle SL model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.