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2013 Jayco Eagle Recalls & Complaints

The 2013 Jayco Eagle has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Jayco dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2013 Jayco Eagle. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2013 Jayco Eagle owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Jayco Eagle, describing incidents dated August 1, 2013 to June 3, 2015.

Most-cited components

Service Brakes 1 complaint
Structure 1 complaint
Wheels 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #10730599 · Filed June 26, 2015
WE WERE TRAVELING SOUTHBOUND ON HIGHWAY IL45 IN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS WHEN OUR DRIVER'S SIDE REAR TIRE ON OUR FIFTH WHEEL CAMPER BLEW OUT. IT CAUSED NOT ONLY A BLOWN TIRE, BUT ALSO CAUSED THE STABILIZER BARS TO BREAK. WHEN SPEAKING TO SEVERAL VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE 5TH WHEEL OWNERS AND TIRE SERVICE DEALERS…
ODI #10573772 · Filed March 20, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 EAGLE BOAT TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE MULTIPLE BRAKE FAILURES. THE BRAKE FLUID LEAKED FROM THE TRAILER. THE TRAILER WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC, WHO STATED THE COMPRESSOR WASHERS IN THE BRAKE CALIBERS WERE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE…

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Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable

NHTSA #17V746000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice

Reported November 21, 2017 · Jayco, Inc.

Potentially affected: 49,563 vehicles

Repair completion: 10.23% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified January 15, 2018

Defect description

Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling various 2002-2016 recreational vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V746-9524.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

Safety consequence

In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Jayco will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Unexpected Unfurling of the Awning

NHTSA #13V168000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice

Reported April 30, 2013 · Jayco, Inc.

Potentially affected: 2,491 vehicles

Owners notified May 21, 2013 · Vehicles built February 13, 2013 – April 17, 2013 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Jayco is recalling certain model year 2013-14 Eagle Premiere, Jay Feather Ultra Lite, Jay Flight, Jay Flight Swift, Octane, and White Hawk; model year 2013 Eagle, Eagle HT, Jay Flight Bungalow, Jay Flight Destination, Pinnacle, Redhawk and Seismic; and model year 2014 Precept recreational vehicles. In these vehicles, if the awning installation sequence is not completely followed, the awning motor may unknowingly become damaged.

Safety consequence

If motor damage occurs, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the motorhome is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Jayco will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace the awning motor free of charge. The recall began on May 23, 2013. Owners may contact Jacyo at 1-800-283-8267 for more information.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Progressive Dynamics Power Converter Short Circuit

NHTSA #13V070000 · Electrical System · NHTSA notice

Reported March 1, 2013 · Jayco, Inc.

Potentially affected: 66 vehicles

Owners notified March 20, 2013 · Vehicles built January 24, 2013 – February 27, 2013 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Jayco is recalling certain model year 2013 Jay Flight Bungalow, Jay Flight Destination, Jay Flight and Eagle travel trailers; and model year 2013 Eagle and Eagle Premier Fifth-Wheels. The vehicles were manufactured January 24, 2013, through February 27, 2013 and equipped with a power converter supplied by Progressive Dynamics, Inc. The affected power converters, used in recreational vehicles to convert A/C power, have internal components that may short circuit.

Safety consequence

An electrical short may lead to a vehicle fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will modify the affected power converters free of charge. The safety recall began on March 20, 2013. Owners may contact Jayco at 1-574-825-0608.

Notes

Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2013 Jayco Eagle. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

2 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 Jayco Eagle.

Wheels

ODI #10730599

Incident: June 3, 2015 · Filed: June 26, 2015

WE WERE TRAVELING SOUTHBOUND ON HIGHWAY IL45 IN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS WHEN OUR DRIVER'S SIDE REAR TIRE ON OUR FIFTH WHEEL CAMPER BLEW OUT. IT CAUSED NOT ONLY A BLOWN TIRE, BUT ALSO CAUSED THE STABILIZER BARS TO BREAK. WHEN SPEAKING TO SEVERAL VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE 5TH WHEEL OWNERS AND TIRE SERVICE DEALERS, WE HAVE LEARNED THAT THE TIRES PUT ON OUR CAMPER HAD BARELY MET U.S. LOAD/WEIGHT STANDARDS. THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE "POWER KING" BRAND (CHEAP, MADE IN CHINA), THAT WERE PUT ON OUR CAMPER. THE JAYCO EAGLE IS A VERY HEAVY CAMPER, THUS NEEDING HEAVY DUTY TIRES, NOT THE LIGHT-WEIGHT TIRES THAT WERE CAME WITH THE CAMPER. IF WE HAD BEEN GOING ANY FASTER, IN A CONSTRUCTION ZONE, OR A HIGH-TRAFFIC AREA, A BLOWOUT COULD HAVE BEEN DISASTROUS! WE WOULD LIKE JAYCO TO DO RIGHT BY THEIR CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THESE DEFECTIVE TIRES!

Structure; Service Brakes

ODI #10573772

Incident: August 1, 2013 · Filed: March 20, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 EAGLE BOAT TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE MULTIPLE BRAKE FAILURES. THE BRAKE FLUID LEAKED FROM THE TRAILER. THE TRAILER WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC, WHO STATED THE COMPRESSOR WASHERS IN THE BRAKE CALIBERS WERE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURE WAS ALERTED OF THE FAILURE AND ALREADY HAD REPLACED THE BOAT TRAILER HOWEVER, AGAIN REPLACEMENT BOAT TRAILER FORCES THE TRAILER TO BE OUT OF LEVEL 5 INCHES CAUSING WATER TO ACCUMULATE AND ADD EXCESSIVE WEIGHT TO THE TRAILER. THE CONTACT ALERTED THE MANUFACTURE ABOUT THE FAILURE HOWEVER HAD YET TO PROVIDE A SOLUTION FOR THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT FELT THE REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR HAD SURPASSED BEING THAT THE CONTACT HAD ALREADY WAITED 7 MONTHS FOR A REMEDY THE MANUFACTURE HAD FAILED TO PROVIDE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.

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