Safety Recall NHTSA · 08V402000 Reported August 19, 2008

Upper rear plastic cap detaches

Q: What is recall 08V402000?

NHTSA recall 08V402000 was issued by Jayco, Inc. on August 19, 2008. It addresses: Upper rear plastic cap detaches. The recall affects approximately 222 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Jayco, Inc. · N/A · 222 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

08V402000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Jayco, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

222

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

August 19, 2008

Defect Summary

Jayco is recalling 222 my 2009 eagle sl travel trailers. the upper rear plastic cap can become detached from the rear wall due to improper cleaning of mating surface to allow proper adhesion.

Safety Consequence

If this condition is not addressed, it may result in a crash, injury or death.

Corrective Action

Dealers will remove the upper rear plastic cap to install backers, new adhesive tape, add screws, and prepare the surface for proper adhesion. the recallbegan august 25, 2008. owners may contact jayco at 1-800-283-8267.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Jayco, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 08V402000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 08V402000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 08V402000?

NHTSA recall 08V402000 was issued by Jayco, Inc. on August 19, 2008. It addresses: Upper rear plastic cap detaches. The recall affects approximately 222 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Jayco, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 08V402000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.