NHTSA vehicle safety data
1998 Jayco Eagle Recalls & Complaints
The 1998 Jayco Eagle has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of November 3, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1998 Jayco Eagle. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Jayco dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1998 Jayco Eagle. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 1998 Jayco Eagle in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
- Preliminary Evaluation PE99-043: TIRE PUNCTURE
Closed November 8, 1999
SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH/FORD
NHTSA #06V320000 · Vehicle Speed Control · NHTSA notice
Reported August 30, 2006 · JAYCO, INC.
Potentially affected: 6,285 vehicles
Vehicles built July 1, 1993 – June 30, 2002 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.
Safety consequence
OVERHEATING COULD RESULT IN SMOKE OR BURNING, AND IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
JAYCO/BRAKE HOSE
NHTSA #00V382000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice
Reported November 20, 2000 · JAYCO, INC.
Potentially affected: 10,956 vehicles
Owners notified October 9, 2000 · Vehicles built May 1, 1998 – June 30, 2000 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF TRAILER BRAKES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL ADD A CLAMP TO THE BRAKE HOSE.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 9, 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 1-877-825-4782.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
JAYCO/NORCOLD/REFRIGERATOR
NHTSA #99V287002 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice
Reported February 9, 2000 · JAYCO, INC.
Potentially affected: 14,870 vehicles
Jayco campaign 9901029 · Owners notified December 30, 1999 · Vehicles built July 1, 1996 – December 21, 1999 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
THIS CRACKING CAN LEAD TO AN OPEN FRACTURE IN THE BRASS NUT, POTENTIALLY ALLOWING PROPANE GAS TO LEAK.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE SWIVEL NUT/PRESSURE TAP COMPONENT AND REPLACE WITH A REMEDY KIT.
Notes
JAYCO RECALL NO. 9901029.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 30, 1999. 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 1-877-825-4872 OR NORCOLD AT 1-937-497-3080.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
JAYCO/ENGINE FIRE
NHTSA #98V140000 · Electrical System — Wiring — Front Underhood · NHTSA notice
Reported June 23, 1998 · JAYCO, INC.
Potentially affected: 208 vehicles
Owners notified June 30, 1998 · Vehicles built December 8, 1997 – April 28, 1998 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI MOTOR HOMES. THE ROUTING OF THE WIRE LOOM IN THE ENGINE IS TOO CLOSE TO THE ENGINE BLOCK.
Safety consequence
CONTACT BETWEEN THE WIRE LOOM AND THE ENGINE BLOCK CAN CAUSE SMOKE AND/OR FIRE IN THE ENGINE BLOCK AREA.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE WIRE AWAY FROM THE ENGINE BLOCK.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 30, 1998.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.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
JAYCO/FRAME SPACER TUBE
NHTSA #98V039000 · Structure — Body · NHTSA notice
Reported March 3, 1998 · JAYCO, INC.
Potentially affected: 72 vehicles
Owners notified February 24, 1998 · Vehicles built July 1, 1997 – January 31, 1998 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL TRAILERS. A SPACER TUBE ON THE FRAME WAS OMITTED. THIS SPACER TUBE ALLOWS ADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE TIRE AND WHEEL WELL.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A DEXTER AXLE KIT WHICH WILL REVERSE THE SPRING ORIENTATION TO GAIN THE CLEARANCE NEEDED.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 24, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR TRAILER 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.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
JAYCO/DEXTER AXLE/WHEEL BEARINGS
NHTSA #97V190003 · Suspension — Rear · NHTSA notice
Reported December 1, 1997 · JAYCO, INC.
Potentially affected: 158 vehicles
Vehicles built June 16, 1997 – July 30, 1997 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A WHEEL BEARING FAILURE COULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF THE WHEEL END FROM THE AXLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEXTER AXLE IS CONDUCTING THE NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS RECALL. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE AXLES AND REPLACE THE WHEEL BEARINGS IF NECESSARY.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 1997. 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 DEXTER AXLE AT 1-800-400-2164.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Other Jayco Eagle model years
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