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2009 Jayco Eagle SL Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 2009 Jayco Eagle SL, and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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2 safety recalls for the 2009 Jayco Eagle SL

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer (equipment)

    NHTSA 10V021000 Reported 354 vehicles potentially affected JAYCO, INC.

    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.

    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.

  2. Structure

    NHTSA 08V402000 Reported 222 vehicles potentially affected JAYCO, INC.

    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.

    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.

3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2009 Jayco Eagle SL have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 1,500 miles. Complaints peaked in 2008 with 1 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“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”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 18, 2010 · Structure

“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”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 8, 2009 · Latches/locks/linkages

Checking a specific 2009 Jayco Eagle SL

How do I know if my 2009 Jayco Eagle SL has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2009 Jayco Eagle SL; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Jayco dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 08V402000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Jayco models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.