Dt*: the contact stated on a recent camping trip after hitting a dip in the highway, the tire collided with the frame causing the wheel to skid resulting in the tire blowing. The contact expressed there is only 3/16" clearing in the front and the back for the wheel to go within the frame area. The dealership has been alerted.
The worst 2001 Jayco Eagle problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Suspension1
- Wheels1
Problems by type
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- Suspension1
- Wheels1
Recalls 3
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
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: certain motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies produced by am-safe. On some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.
- Risk
- Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.
- Remedy
- Dealers will repair the seat belts. Owner notification began october 23, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact jayco at 1‑219‑825‑5861 or am-safe at 1‑219‑266‑8330.
Recall number 01V128001 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: folding campers. A flexible brake hose is not clamped in a position away from the tire, which can lead to chaffing of the hose causing a leak of hydraulic fluid.
- Risk
- This could result in a loss of trailer brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will add a clamp to the brake hose.
Recall number 00V382000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2001 Jayco Eagle 3
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 2001 Jayco Eagle owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The vehicle was taken to the rv dealer to put air in the tires. The mechanic noticed the rear right springs had cut the liquefied propane line. Could cause a fire. The consumer put a temporary fix on the lp line. Should be a factory recall to fix and relocate the lp line. *ak *cb
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Questions about the 2001 Jayco Eagle
Is the 2001 Jayco Eagle reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2001 Jayco Eagle, close to a typical Eagle model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Jayco Eagle?
Suspension, with 1 complaint. Next is wheels (1).
How many recalls does the 2001 Jayco Eagle have?
3 recalls, covering vehicle speed control, seat belts and service brakes, hydraulic.
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