2020 Jayco Fifth Wheel Eagle recalls and problems

The 2020 Jayco Fifth Wheel Eagle has 3 safety recalls and 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Jayco Fifth Wheel dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2020 Jayco Fifth Wheel Eagle vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2020 Jayco Fifth Wheel Eagle recalls

Recall 21V-685: Equipment

Reported Sep 2, 2021 · 29,825 vehicles affected · Jayco, Inc.

Problem: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Jayco Eagle, Talon, 2020 Eagle HT, 2021 Jay Feather, Jay Flight Bungalow, Jay Flight Octane, North Point, Octane Super Lite, Pinnacle, White Hawk, 2021-2022 Jay Flights SLX, Jay Flight, and 2017-2021 Seismic recreational vehicles, equipped with Winntec model 6020 two-stage propane regulators. The regulator may fail, causing an increase in propane pressure.

Risk: Increased propane pressure can enlarge the flames in gas appliances, increasing the risk of a fire.

Fix: Dealers will replace the regulator, and test the propane system for leaks, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2021. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267.

Recall 21V-425: Equipment

Reported Jun 4, 2021 · 87,649 vehicles affected · Jayco, Inc.

Problem: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Jayco Designer, 2017-2021 Eagle HT, Eagle, Jay Feather, Jay Flight SLX, Jay Flight, North Point, Octane Superlite, Pinnacle, White Hawk, 2017-2020 Eagle HT, 2018-2021 Jay Flight Bungalow, 2017-2019 Octane, and 2019-2020 Eagle HTX travel trailers and fifth wheels equipped with a Winntec model 6020 two-stage propane regulator. The regulator may fail, causing an increase in propane pressure.

Risk: Increased propane pressure can enlarge the flames in gas appliances, increasing the risk of a fire.

Fix: Dealers will replace the regulator and test the propane system for leaks, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 3, 2021. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267.

Recall 20V-336: Visibility

Reported Jun 9, 2020 · 1,105 vehicles affected · Jayco, Inc.

Problem: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2020 Towable Eagle, Eagle HT, JayFlight, NorthPoint, Octane, Pinnacle, Seismic, and Talon recreational vehicles. The adhesive bond between the glass and the metal hinge frame of the frameless crank out vent and egress windows may fail which would then allow the glass to detach and fall out.

Risk: If the window glass detaches while the vehicle is moving it could become a projectile, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

Fix: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the frameless windows for proper adhesive bond strength, replacing the windows as necessary, free of charge. This recall began June 15, 2020. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901508.

2020 Jayco Fifth Wheel Eagle problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Structure	3
Unknown or Other	3
Equipment	3
Suspension	2
Wheels	1

Most reported parts

Structure › Body — 3

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 4,450 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2020 Jayco Fifth Wheel Eagle complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Unknown or Other · reported Jul 18, 2024

Poor steel to aluminum welding. Fiberglass sides are cracking due to welds cracking per service advisers at RV dealerships. Jayco is aware and telling RV owners the repair is on the owners. The sides could separate and come off during transport and possibly cause damages or accidents of other vehicles. Jayco has changed engineering and procedures because of this safety issue and refuse to make corrections to bring units up to safer standards. Jayco has a repair kit but owners are to foot the bill for repairs. A repair will cost owners at a minimum of $10K starting. Its sad Jayco is more…

Suspension · reported Aug 12, 2022

Axel was manufactured with too much negative camber causing extreme tire ware. Blowouts could cause loss of control of vehicle.

Equipment · reported Jan 20, 2022

The contact owns a 2020 Jayco Eagle RV equipped with Winntec model 6020 two-stage propane regulators. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V685000 (Equipment) however, the dealer informed the contact that the part for the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and informed the contact that the parts were available but were on backorder for recall repairs. The contact stated that the RV had consumed 2 gallons of…

Equipment · reported Dec 29, 2021

The contact owns a 2020 Jayco Trailer equipped with a Winntec 6020 two-stage propane regulator. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V425000 (Equipment) however, the dealer informed the contact that the part for the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue but did not provide any assistance. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Equipment · reported Nov 10, 2021

The contact owns a 2020 Jayco Eagle travel trailer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V425000 (Equipment). The contact stated that the furnace was not operating properly, and the contact had to switch propane tanks. The dealer was made aware of the recall but informed the contact that parts were on backorder. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. Parts distribution disconnect.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2020 Jayco Fifth Wheel Eagle have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2020 Jayco Fifth Wheel Eagle: 21V-685 (equipment), 21V-425 (equipment), 20V-336 (visibility). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2020 Jayco Fifth Wheel Eagle?

Owners report structure problems most often (3 reports), followed by unknown or other (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 4,450 miles.

Are Jayco Fifth Wheel recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Jayco Fifth Wheel dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.