Verdict · NHTSA data
Limited data — recalls on file
NHTSA has just 3 complaints on file for the 1991 Jayco Eagle — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.
3
NHTSA complaints
2
Recalls
0
Investigations
0
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 1 | 33% | new |
| Tires & Wheels | 1 | 33% | new |
| Trailer Hitch | 1 | 33% | new |
2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Defect
THE WHEEL TECH WHEEL DOES NOT SEAT PROPERLY AGAINST THE HUB CAUSING INABILITY TO FULLY TIGHTEN THE WHEEL LUG NUTS.
Consequence
IF THE LUG NUTS ARE NOT TIGHTENED THE WHEEL CAN SEPARATEFROM THE TRAILER DURING TRAVEL CAUSING DANGER TO THE TOW VEHICLE AND OTHERVEHICLES IN THE ROADWAY.
Remedy
REPLACE BOTH WHEELS AND TIRES WITH WHEELS AND TIRES FROM A DIFFERENT DISTRIBUTOR WHICH WILL ALLOW PROPER FIT AGAINST THE HUB AND COMPLETE TIGHTENING OF THE LUG NUTS.
Defect
THE SWITCH WHICH OPENS THE SLIDE-OUT ROOM MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED INCORRECTLY OR DAMAGED DURING SHIPPING. ALSO, MOISTURE CAN INTRUDE INTO THE CONTROL MODULE. ANY ONE OF THESE CONDITIONS CAN CAUSE THE SLIDE OUT ROOM TO OPEN WHEN THE SWITCH IS OFF.
Consequence
IF THE SLIDE-OUT ROOM OPENS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS INMOTION, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSPECT THE SLIDE-OUT SWITCH AND THE CONTROL MODULE. DAMAGED SWITCHES WILL BE REPAIRED, AND THE CONTROL MODULE WILL BE REPLACED OR FITTED WITH A PROTECTIVE COVER, AS NECESSARY.
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“TREAD SEPARATED FROM TIRE MAKE - NU-WA MODEL - SNOWBIRRD TIRE - HI-RUN THESE OPTION WERE NOT AVAILABLE CHOICES ON THE APPLICATION FORM. *TR”
“THE TRAILER HITCH WAS NOT PROPERLY WELDED, AND WHILE IN SWITCHING LANES, TRAILER WAS RELEASED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO FISHTAIL ACROSS THE HIGHWAY. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK”
“THE DEALERSHIP IS REFUSING TO HONOR RECALL 99E036000 CONCERNING NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR BECAUSE VEHICLE WASN'T PURCHASED FROM THEM. SERIAL #00837AFBKJ0.*AK”
The record is thin — 3 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 1991 Jayco Eagle. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.