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2011 Jayco Eagle Super Lite

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest May 12, 2012
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Apr 21, 2011
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 2011 Jayco Eagle Super Lite, most frequently naming the brakes category. 3 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 2 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Brakes1100.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

3 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
11V251000

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER

Apr 21, 2011
196 units potentially affected
The defect: JAYCO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 EAGLE, SUPER LITE AND JAY FLIGHT G2 TRAVEL TRAILERS MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 9, 2010, THROUGH FEBRUARY 11, 2011. THESE TRAILERS MAY HAVE CRACKED BOLTS ATTACHING THE LEVELING JACKS TO THE TRAILER FRAME. IF ALL OF THE BOLTS BREAK, IT COULD RESULT IN THE JACK COMING LOOSE FROM THE FRAME.
The risk: IF THE JACK COMES LOOSE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION A CRASH, INJURY OR DEATH MAY RESULT.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FASTENERS ATTACHING THE LEVELING JACKS TO THE FRAME WITH MORE ROBUST FASTENERS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-800-283-8267.
JAYCO, INC.View on NHTSA.gov
11V130000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Feb 24, 2011
9 units potentially affected
The defect: JAYCO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 EAGLE SUPERLITE FIFTH-WHEELS MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 15, 2010, THROUGH FEBRUARY 9, 2011. DUE TO A TYPOGRAPHICAL ERROR, THE SIZE OF THE TIRE AS INDICATED ON THE FEDERAL ID LABEL IS INCORRECTLY IDENTIFIED. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."
The risk: A MISPRINTED LABEL COULD LEAD TO SELECTION OF AN IMPROPERLY SIZED REPLACEMENT TIRE.
The remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECTED LABELS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-574-825-0608.
JAYCO, INC.View on NHTSA.gov
10V500000

EQUIPMENT

Oct 21, 2010
836 units potentially affected
The defect: JAYCO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 TRAVEL TRAILERS AND FIFTH WHEELS MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 16, 2010, THROUGH OCTOBER 1, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH ATWOOD 35 SERIES RANGE OVENS. A POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR A SMALL FRACTURE WITHIN THE LINE DELIVERING GAS TO THE OVEN CAVITY BURNER. SUCH A FRACTURE MAY CAUSE PROPANE GAS TO LEAK FROM THE LINE.
The risk: A PROPANE LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSION CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY.
The remedy: JAYCO IS WORKING WITH ATWOOD AND WILL REPLACE OR REPAIR THE STOVES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 8, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ATWOOD AT 1-574-266-4749 OR JAYCO AT 1-574-825-0608.
JAYCO, INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Brakes
Filed May 12, 2012

THIS UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH DEXTER AXLES AND IS A NEW UNIT. IT WAS DETERMINED THIS WEEK AFTER 2 ATTEMPTS OF REPORTING INCIDENTS TO LOCAL RV DEALERSHIP THAT ALL FOUR GREASE SEALS FAILED CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKES. FIRST INCIDENT OCCURRED ON NYS THRUWAY TRAVELING @ 60 MPH DURING SUMMER OF 2011. A SUDDEN STOP WAS NEEDED AND THERE WAS NO BRAKING FROM THE TRAILER. TOW VEHICLE IS A 08 CHEVY 2500HD. I WAS ABLE TO AVOID COLLISION WITH NUMEROUS OTHER VEHICLES STOPPED ON THRUWAY DUE TO SHOULDER LANE AVAILABLE. OTHERWISE, THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN A COLLISION AND LOSS OF LIFE. 2ND INCIDENT OCCURRED ON 4/29/12 WHEN GOING DOWN A SMALL HILL. TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER SHOWED POWER TO BRAKES, HOWEVER, WHEN FULLY ENGAGED, THERE WAS NO BRAKES FROM TRAILER CAUSING BOTH TOW VEHICLE AND TRAILER TO GO THROUGH A RED LIGHT AND INTO INTERSECTION. LOCAL DEALER HAS STATED THEY HAVE NOT SEEN A GREASE SEAL FAILURE LIKE THIS IN ALL 4 DRUMS AT ONCE CAUSING COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKING. JAYCO IS COVERING REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY, HOWEVER, WHERE IS REASSURANCE THIS DOES NOT OCCUR AGAIN?? *TR

NHTSA ID
10458188
Incident
Apr 29, 2012

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

INC 22-067

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

JAYCO AND ENTEGRA COACH STORAGE TIPS. INSTRUCTIONS FOR STORING JAYCO AND ENTEGRA COACH DIESEL PUSHERS.

INC 20-007

EQUIPMENT

Informational bulletin for repair that requires the removal of pullout cabinet extension drawers.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Jayco Eagle Super Lite by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2012110—
2011Viewing130—
2010100—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.