2013 Jayco Eagle Premier problems: recalls, complaints and what to check
NHTSA has 5 recalls and 2 owner complaints on file for the 2013 Jayco Eagle Premier. Here is what they are, what a technician checks for each kind of fault, and how to look one over before you buy it.
Other: 4 recalls
Recall 14V196000 (16/04/2014): EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Seneca, Pinnacle, and Eagle Premier, and 2014 Precept motorhomes and fifth wheels manufactured January 14, 2013, through August 26, 2013, and equipped with Electrolux/Frigidaire KG series microwaves, models CFMV152CLB and CFMV154CLS, manufactured January 27, 2013, through April 10, 2013, in the serial number range KG30607951 through KG31600670. In the affected vehicles, the microwave may start on its own and begin heating when unattended.
Fix: Jayco will notify owners, and authorized Electrolux service technicians will replace the membrane/keypad component, free of charge. The recall will begin on May 7, 2014. Owners may contact Jayco Customer Service by calling 1-800-283-8267. Note: Owners are advised to leave the microwave unplugged when not in use.
Recall 15V266000 (07/05/2015): EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Seismic Pinnacle and Eagle Premier recreational trailers manufactured April 3, 2013, to February 27, 2015. In the affected vehicles, a rivet for the quad entry steps may shear and fail, causing the steps to give when being used.
Fix: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective rivets with bolts, free of charge. The recall began on June 4, 2015. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267.
Recall 12V498000 (16/10/2012): EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Jayco is recalling certain model year 2013 Eagle Premier Fifth Wheel recreational vehicle trailers, manufactured from June 14, 2012, through August 10, 2012. These vehicles were manufactured with incorrect information on the Recreational Vehicle Cargo Carrying Capacity Label. Thus, 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."
Fix: Jayco will notify owners and provide corrected labels free of charge. The safety recall began on November 2, 2012. Owners may contact Jayco at 1-574-825-0608.
Recall 13V168000 (30/04/2013): EQUIPMENT
Jayco is recalling certain model year 2013-14 Eagle Premiere, Jay Feather Ultra Lite, Jay Flight, Jay Flight Swift, Octane, and White Hawk; model year 2013 Eagle, Eagle HT, Jay Flight Bungalow, Jay Flight Destination, Pinnacle, Redhawk and Seismic; and model year 2014 Precept recreational vehicles. In these vehicles, if the awning installation sequence is not completely followed, the awning motor may unknowingly become damaged.
Fix: Jayco will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace the awning motor free of charge. The recall began on May 23, 2013. Owners may contact Jacyo at 1-800-283-8267 for more information.
12 volt and 120 volt electrical: 1 recall
Recall 13V070000 (01/03/2013): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jayco is recalling certain model year 2013 Jay Flight Bungalow, Jay Flight Destination, Jay Flight and Eagle travel trailers; and model year 2013 Eagle and Eagle Premier Fifth-Wheels. The vehicles were manufactured January 24, 2013, through February 27, 2013 and equipped with a power converter supplied by Progressive Dynamics, Inc. The affected power converters, used in recreational vehicles to convert A/C power, have internal components that may short circuit.
Fix: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will modify the affected power converters free of charge. The safety recall began on March 20, 2013. Owners may contact Jayco at 1-574-825-0608.
What a tech checks: Voltage drop, grounds, the converter and the transfer switch. Melted shore-cord plugs and bad grounds cause most of the electrical complaints techs actually see. Before you buy: Battery at rest, converter output on shore power, GFCI test, every outlet.
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Tires: 2 complaints
What a tech checks: Age, load range and pressure. RV tires age out before they wear out, and an underrated tire on a heavy trailer is a blowout waiting to happen. Before you buy: Read the DOT date and the load range on the sidewall.
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What owners reported to NHTSA
06/12/2015, TIRES: POWER KING TOW MAX 235 80 16 TIRES LESS THAN 3000 MILES CAME NEW ON 2013 JAYCO EAGLE PREMIER 351 RLTS. FIRST TIRE BLEW OUT 60 MILES INTO TRIP. 30 MILES LATER WAS TOLD TO PULL OVER BY TRUCKER PASSING US AND HAD ONE TIRE FLAT WITH 8 INCH CHUNK MISSING AND THE REAR TIRE SAME SIDE HAD A 8INCH BUBBLE ABOUT TO BLOW. UPON REPLACING ALL FOUR TIRES IT WAS NOTICED THAT EVEN THE FOURTH TIRE WAS DEFORMING AND SOON TO EXPLODE.
06/04/2015, TIRES: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A JAYCO EAGLE PREMIER FIFTH WHEEL RECREATIONAL TRAILER. THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH TOWMAX STR POWERKING (NA) TIRES, SIZE ST235/80R16 (NA). WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE TIRES BLEW OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A TIRE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIRES COMPLETELY FAILED. THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE TIMES. ALL OF THE TIRES EXCEPT THE FOURTH TIRE WERE REPLACED. THE APPROXIMATE T
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Checked against NHTSA 2026-10-23. Recall repairs are free at an authorized dealer. Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA and are not verified.