1996 Jayco Eagle Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1996 Jayco Eagle, and owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1996 Jayco Eagle
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Vehicle speed control
On certain motor homes built on ford chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.
Remedy: 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.
5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1996 Jayco Eagle have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. Complaints peaked in 1996 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“We own a 1996 jayco eagle 244sl travel trailer. On the front of the trailer is a storage area which is made of ABS plastic. Last year, we developed a crack in the lid for the storage area which is als”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 25, 2004 · Service brakes, hydraulic
“The rear part of the trailer caught fire without any warning. Cannot determine the cause. Please provide further information. *ak *yc”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 5, 1999 · Structure
Compare Jayco Eagle model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Jayco Eagle model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 Jayco Eagle | 2 | 3 |
| 1992 Jayco Eagle | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 Jayco Eagle | 3 | 1 |
| 1994 Jayco Eagle | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 Jayco Eagle | 2 | 1 |
| 1996 Jayco Eagle | 1 | 5 |
| 1997 Jayco Eagle | 7 | 1 |
| 1998 Jayco Eagle | 6 | 7 |
| 1999 Jayco Eagle | 3 | 5 |
| 2000 Jayco Eagle | 5 | 8 |
| 2001 Jayco Eagle | 3 | 2 |
| 2002 Jayco Eagle | 3 | 1 |
| 2003 Jayco Eagle | 5 | 0 |
| 2004 Jayco Eagle | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 Jayco Eagle | 3 | 1 |
| 2007 Jayco Eagle | 3 | 2 |
| 2008 Jayco Eagle | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 Jayco Eagle | 2 | 2 |
| 2010 Jayco Eagle | 2 | 2 |
| 2011 Jayco Eagle | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 Jayco Eagle | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 Jayco Eagle | 3 | 2 |
| 2014 Jayco Eagle | 1 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1996 Jayco Eagle
How do I know if my 1996 Jayco Eagle 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 1996 Jayco Eagle; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 06V320000).
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
- Jayco54 complaints
- Precept45 complaints
- Designer38 complaints
- Seneca23 complaints
- Greyhawk22 complaints
- Alante17 complaints
- Jay Flight13 complaints
- Jay Feather11 complaints
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.