The 2017 Jayco Travel Trailer Eagle has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 90,870 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the structure. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
EQUIPMENT21V4250002021-06-0487,649 affected
Defect
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Jayco Designer, 2017-2021 Eagle HT, Eagle, Jay Feather, Jay Flight SLX, Jay Flight, North Point, Octane Superlite, Pinnacle, White Hawk, 2017-2020 Eagle HT, 2018-2021 Jay Flight Bungalow, 2017-2019 Octane, and 2019-2020 Eagle HTX travel trailers and fifth wheels…
Consequence
Increased propane pressure can enlarge the flames in gas appliances, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the regulator and test the propane system for leaks, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 3, 2021. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267.
EQUIPMENT18V0720002018-01-2981 affected
Defect
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2017, 2018 Eagle 333BHOK (EC) travel trailers. The safety chains on these vehicles are rated at 11,700 lbs, however the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is 12,500lbs. In the event of a trailer detachment, the underrated safety chains may fail.
Consequence
If the safety chains fail in the event of a detachment, the trailer would separate from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will install safety chains that have a GVWR of 16,200lbs, free of charge. The recall began on February 8, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901372.
EQUIPMENT17V0560002017-01-2625 affected
Defect
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2017 Eagle fifth-wheel recreational vehicles equipped with the dry camping option. In the affected vehicles, the LP manifold was mounted to the fifth wheel frame directly above the axle assembly and the suspension U-bolts. Impact from the axle can crack the LP manifold…
Consequence
An LP gas leak can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the LP manifold, and inspect and replace the LP lines and fittings, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 24, 2017. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903342.
STRUCTURE16V7720002016-10-2430 affected
Defect
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain model year 2017 Eagle fifth wheel trailers, model 355 MBQS, manufactured October 7, 2016, to October 11, 2016. The affected vehicles may have an axle of insufficient load capacity.
Consequence
If the axle is overloaded, excess tire wear may result, possibly causing tire failure and an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
All of the affected trailers have been quarantined at dealers and therefore owner notification letters will not be sent. Jayco dealers will replace the 6000lb capacity axle with a 7000lb capacity axle, including new rims and tires and will install updated Federal ID, and Cargo Carrying Capacity labels, free of…
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Jay Feather, Jay Flight, Jay Flight SLX, Eagle, White Hawk, and Octane travel trailers manufactured January 5, 2016, to July 18, 2016, equipped with a Sway Command anti-sway system. When connected to certain tow vehicles that have an integrated brake…
Consequence
A loss of trailer brakes may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will remove the Sway Command system from the affected travel trailers, free of charge. The recall began on August 3, 2016. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901308.
Complaints by component
STRUCTURE:BODY
3
EQUIPMENT
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
1
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS
1
SUSPENSION
1
Total complaints9
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“I'm smelling propane at the regulator between the two propane tanks. I'm told I should not be smelling any gas at all!”
“I'm smelling propane at the regulator between the two propane tanks. I'm told I should not be smelling any gas at all!”
“I'm smelling propane at the regulator between the two propane tanks. I'm told I should not be smelling any gas at all!”
“The contact owns a 2017 jayco eagle trailer. The contact stated that there was an abnormal lp gas odor detected. The contact stated that the propane regulator was leaking. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacture was notified however, no…”
“Through normal use of the jayco eagle ht 27.5rlts, the sidewall trim piece began to start separating from the sidewall when the weight of the unit was on the pin-box. Jayco is well aware of this particular issue as well as the underlying cause. The underlying issue is the fact that they used sheet…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2017 jayco eagle ht28.5rsts. While driving 55 mph, the passenger side began to expand, which enlarged the trailer. The contact pulled over and activated the button to have the trailer retract; however, it took a few attempts before it successfully retracted. The dealer and…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2017 jayco eagle ht28.5rsts. While driving 55 mph, the passenger side began to expand, which enlarged the trailer. The contact pulled over and activated the button to have the trailer retract; however, it took a few attempts before it successfully retracted. The dealer and…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2017 jayco eagle 336fbok mounted on a 2017 ford f-350. While driving approximately 35 mph, the front and rear passenger tires sheared off and caused the trailer to collapse on the ground. The contact walked to the dealer and a mechanic followed the contact to the failure…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2017 Jayco Travel Trailer Eagle as of
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