1998 Jayco Eagle problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 1998 Jayco Eagle.
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Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints. For motorhomes, engine, brake and steering recalls are filed by the chassis maker and are not counted in the Jayco recalls above. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see both.
Recalls filed by Jayco
Suspension #97V190003 · 1997 · 158 units
Problem: Vehicle description: travel and folding trailers equipped with dexter axles. the wheel bearings used in some of these axles have a metallurgical defect causing early failure.
Risk: A wheel bearing failure could result in the loss of the wheel end from the axle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dexter axle is conducting the notification and remedy for this recall. dealers will inspect the axles and replace the wheel bearings if necessary.
Structure #98V039000 · 1998 · 72 units
Problem: Vehicle description: travel trailers. a spacer tube on the frame was omitted. this spacer tube allows adequate clearance between the tire and wheel well.
Risk: The tire could be damaged and/or blow out from contact with the wheel well increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle.
Fix: Dealers will install a dexter axle kit which will reverse the spring orientation to gain the clearance needed.
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.
Equipment #99V287002 · 2000 · 14,870 units
Problem: 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."
Risk: This cracking can lead to an open fracture in the brass nut, potentially allowing propane gas to leak.
Fix: Dealers will remove the swivel nut/pressure tap component and replace with a remedy kit.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic #00V382000 · 2000 · 10,956 units
Problem: 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.
Risk: This could result in a loss of trailer brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will add a clamp to the brake hose.
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 7 NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified.
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FAQ
Does the 1998 Jayco Eagle have recalls?
NHTSA lists 6 recalls filed by Jayco for the 1998 Eagle. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 1998 Jayco Eagle problems?
In 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is seat belts.