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1997 Jayco Eagle recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

7 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1997 Jayco Eagle. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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1997 Jayco Eagle recalls, newest first

August 30, 2006NHTSA 06V3200006,285 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle speed control

Summary
On certain motor homes built on Ford chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.
Consequence
Overheating could result in smoke or burning, and in an underhood fire.
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 9, 2000NHTSA 99V28700214,870 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer

Summary
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."
Consequence
This cracking can lead to an open fracture in the brass nut, potentially allowing propane gas to leak.
Remedy
Dealers will remove the swivel nut/pressure tap component and replace with a remedy kit.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 10, 1998NHTSA 98V1220017,660 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers

Summary
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.
Consequence
The electrical components and the pc board can overheat, char and produce smoke, possibly resulting in a fire.
Remedy
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 4, 1998NHTSA 98V010003

Fuel system, other › Storage

Summary
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.
Consequence
If a cylinder is overfilled, and some of the gas leaks out, the vapors could ignite if there was a source of ignition present.
Remedy
Manchester tank is performing the owner notification and remedy campaign for this recall. Manchester will replace these LPG cylinders.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 1, 1997NHTSA 97V190003158 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Rear

Summary
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.
Consequence
A wheel bearing failure could result in the loss of the wheel end from the axle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dexter axle is conducting the notification and remedy for this recall. Dealers will inspect the axles and replace the wheel bearings if necessary.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 9, 1997NHTSA 97V113000485 vehicles potentially affected

Structure

Summary
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.
Consequence
If the step riser falls from the mounting bracket while a person is stepping on it, personal injury could occur.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the step riser assembly.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1997 Jayco Eagle with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
2
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Fuel system1
  2. Gasoline › Fuel injection system › Injectors1

Other Jayco Eagle years

Other 1997 Jayco models

Most recalled 1997 vehicles

  1. 1997 Ford F-150 (25 recalls)
  2. 1997 Honda Civic (16 recalls)
  3. 1997 Honda Accord (15 recalls)
  4. 1997 Dodge Caravan (14 recalls)
  5. 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier (13 recalls)
All of 1997’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1997 Jayco Eagle have any recalls?
7 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: vehicle speed control, equipment, electrical system, fuel system, other, suspension, structure. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1997 Jayco Eagle recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Jayco dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1997 Jayco Eagle?
1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.