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 also made of ABS plastic and a crack in the ABS plastic whcih forms the storage area. All the cracks are developing from either where a pop rivet or a screw was placed in the ABS plastic. The cracks appear to be some kind of stress crack which is caused by the impoperr design and installation of the storage area. Over this past winter, another crack devolped in the lid of the storage area. It appears that the storage area is falling apart which could cause debris from the trailer to be discarded on the highway. I contacted jayco earlier this year and advised them of the problem. I told a company rep. That my problem appeared to be a safety issue and needed to be addressed by jayco. The company rep told me that my trailer was out of warranty and I should have this saftey issue fixed myself at my own expense. It would seem to me that if a product is falling apart, the company should repair it so it doesn't cause harm to the public.
The worst 1996 Jayco Eagle problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes2
- Body1
- Electrical1
- Fuel system1
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- Brakes2
- Body1
- Electrical1
- Fuel system1
Recalls 1
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- On certain motor homes built on ford chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 06V320000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1996 Jayco Eagle 2
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What 1996 Jayco Eagle owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The rear part of the trailer caught fire without any warning. Cannot determine the cause. Please provide further information. *ak
Metal retainer clip that holds the wiring is sharp and penetrates through the wiring, causing an electrical short/ vehicle to burn. Please give any further details.
Slide out does not close evenly.
Lpg gas tank support failed.
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Questions about the 1996 Jayco Eagle
Is the 1996 Jayco Eagle reliable?
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 1996 Jayco Eagle, 2.5 times a typical Eagle model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 Jayco Eagle?
Brakes, with 2 complaints. Next is body (1).
How many recalls does the 1996 Jayco Eagle have?
1 recall, covering vehicle speed control.
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