1997 Jayco Eagle Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Eagle years
- Not enough data 10th of 19 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 7 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1997 Jayco Eagle. That ranks 10th out of 19 Eagle model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (1 complaints, 100%). Complaints mention 1 fire, 2 injuries. There are 7 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 7safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Jayco Eagle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1997 Jayco Eagle recalls (7)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Vehicle speed control
Problem: On certain motor homes built on ford chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.
Risk: Overheating could result in smoke or burning, and in an underhood fire.
Fix: Ford is conducting this recall (please see 06v286) and will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system free of charge. Owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332 or jayco at 1-800-283-8267.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: Vehicle description: fold down trailers which use gas/electric absorption refrigerators supplied by norcold. The swivel nut which is an integral connection component of a pressure tap device has "stress corrosion cracking."
Risk: This cracking can lead to an open fracture in the brass nut, potentially allowing propane gas to leak.
Fix: Dealers will remove the swivel nut/pressure tap component and replace with a remedy kit.
Electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers
Problem: Vehicle description: mini-motor homes, travel trailers, and fifth wheels equipped with a printed circuit (pc) board housed in the electrical control box assembly equipped with the vehicle's air conditioning unit. An electrical relay on the pc board will fail to activate. When the relay fails to activate, other electrical components, and the pc board itself, are required to carry excess electrical current.
Risk: The electrical components and the pc board can overheat, char and produce smoke, possibly resulting in a fire.
Fix: Rv products is conducting the owner notification and remedy campaign for this recall. Owners will receive a replacement electrical control box and installation instructions. If an owner so desires, they can have their dealer install this control box.
Fuel system, other:storage
Problem: Vehicle description: travel trailers equipped with 20 lb. Lpg cylinders supplied by manchester tank. These cylinders are equipped with an overfill protection. The overfill protection device may not function properly.
Risk: If a cylinder is overfilled, and some of the gas leaks out, the vapors could ignite if there was a source of ignition present.
Fix: Manchester tank is performing the owner notification and remedy campaign for this recall. Manchester will replace these lpg cylinders.
Suspension:rear
Problem: Vehicle description: travel and folding trailers equipped with dexter axles. The wheel bearings used in some of these axles have a metallurgical defect causing early failure.
Risk: A wheel bearing failure could result in the loss of the wheel end from the axle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dexter axle is conducting the notification and remedy for this recall. Dealers will inspect the axles and replace the wheel bearings if necessary.
Structure
Problem: Vehicle description: fifth wheel and travel trailers. Rivets used to secure the step risers on these vehicles are the wrong size. The rivets are too short in length and under stress can allow the step treads to become unattached from the mounting bracket.
Risk: If the step riser falls from the mounting bracket while a person is stepping on it, personal injury could occur.
Fix: Dealers will replace the step riser assembly.
Electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers
Problem: An in-line fuse to the auxiliary battery was omitted.
Risk: If a short occurred in the power line from the battery without the presence of over-current protection, the 12 volt line can overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will install an in-line fuse to the auxiliary battery.
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.
The injectors leaked into the radiator then to the reservoir, it overflowed and water and diesel fuel leaked onto the manifold and the turbo and then the fire started. The drivers barely got out of the cab of the truck before it fully ignited burning the complete cab resulting in a total loss. The…
Other Jayco Eagle years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Eagle | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Eagle | 2 | 3 |
| 2012 Eagle | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 Eagle | 0 | 4 |
| 2010 Eagle | 2 | 2 |
| 2009 Eagle | 2 | 2 |
| 2008 Eagle | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Eagle | 2 | 3 |
| 2005 Eagle | 1 | 3 |
| 2004 Eagle | 0 | 4 |
| 2003 Eagle | 0 | 5 |
| 2002 Eagle | 1 | 3 |
| 2001 Eagle | 2 | 3 |
| 2000 Eagle | 8 | 5 |
| 1999 Eagle | 5 | 3 |
| 1998 Eagle | 7 | 6 |
| 1997 | 1 | 7 |
| 1996 Eagle | 5 | 1 |
| 1995 Eagle | 1 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Jayco Eagle?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Jayco Eagle?
Yes, 7 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1997 Jayco Eagle a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Eagle model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.