1998 Jayco Designer problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 1998 Jayco Designer.
Body type
- Trailer · Camping or Travel Trailer: 1 of 1 decoded VINs
Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints.
Recalls filed by Jayco
Electrical System #98V140000 · 1998 · 208 units
Problem: Vehicle description: mini motor homes. the routing of the wire loom in the engine is too close to the engine block.
Risk: Contact between the wire loom and the engine block can cause smoke and/or fire in the engine block area.
Fix: Dealers will relocate the wire away from the engine block.
Structure #01V251000 · 2001 · 12,281 units
Problem: Vehicle description: travel and fifth wheel trailers. the fasteners used on the underfloor can either come loose or pull through the underfloor causing portions or all of a section of underfloor to detach from the vehicle.
Risk: If this occurred, the section could fall to the pavement, potentially causing a crash for following vehicles.
Fix: Dealers will add or replace fasteners. owner notification began september 28, 2001. 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.
Vehicle Speed Control #06V320000 · 2006 · 6,285 units
Problem: On certain motor homes built on ford chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.
Risk: Overheating could result in smoke or burning, and in an underhood fire.
Fix: 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.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 2 NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified.
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FAQ
Does the 1998 Jayco Designer have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls filed by Jayco for the 1998 Designer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 1998 Jayco Designer problems?
In 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is suspension.