2000 Jayco Eagle Recalls
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2000 Jayco Eagle. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.
- Vehicle speed controlCovers: Jayco Eagle 1994–2002, Designer 1995–2002, Greyhawk 2002 +1 more
Reported issue: On certain motor homes built on ford chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.
Possible consequence: 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.
- Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailerCovers: Jayco Eagle 1999–2000, Designer MH 1999–2000, Eagle MH 1999–2000 +7 more
Reported issue: On certain travel trailers, motor homes, and fifth wheel campers equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units, model numbers n841, n821, n641, and n621. These refrigerators can experience a cooling system leak caused by operation in the ac electric mode. If a leak occurs, the cooling performance of the refrigerator will deteriorate, requiring immediate replacement of the cooling unit.
Possible consequence: Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit in the ac electric mode can result in a fire.
Remedy: Norcold will inspect and replace the refrigerator cooling units. 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 norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or jayco at 1-574-825-0608.
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assemblyCovers: Jayco Eagle 2000–2001, Designer 2000–2001
Reported issue: 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.
Possible consequence: 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.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCovers: Jayco Eagle 1998–2001, Heritage 1998–2001
Reported issue: 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.
Possible consequence: 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.
- Unknown or otherCovers: Jayco Eagle 2000, Designer 2000
Reported issue: Vehicle description: mini motor homes. Certain pleated shades failed the requirements of fmvss no. 302, "flammability of interior materials."
Possible consequence: If a fire occurred in the motor home, the pleated shades would burn at an accelerated rate, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the pleated shades on these motor homes.
- Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailerCovers: Jayco Eagle 1997–2000, Heritage 1998–2000, JAY 1997
Reported issue: Vehicle description: fold down trailers which use gas/electric absorption refrigerators supplied by norcold. The swivel nut which is an integral connection component of a pressure tap device has "stress corrosion cracking."
Possible consequence: This cracking can lead to an open fracture in the brass nut, potentially allowing propane gas to leak.
Remedy: Dealers will remove the swivel nut/pressure tap component and replace with a remedy kit.
← All problems reported for the 2000 Jayco Eagle
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.