Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1998 Jayco Designer peaked in 2002, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
1998 Jayco Designer
Not Applicable, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Sep 10, 2002 to Nov 21, 2003.
Recall campaigns covering this model year319k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints22.0 times the median 1998 vehicle
Severity index0.0Crash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 1998 Jayco Designer name trailer hitches
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
3 recall campaigns cover the 1998 Jayco Designer
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06V-320 | Aug 30, 2006 | On certain motor homes built on ford chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat | Speed control | 6,285 | Repair or modification |
| 01V-251 | Aug 1, 2001 | Vehicle description: travel and fifth wheel trailers | Structure | 12,281 | Part replacement |
| 98V-140 | Jun 23, 1998 | Vehicle description: mini motor homes | Electrical system | 208 | Repair or modification |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1998 Jayco Designer
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
2 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Nov 21, 200319,000 milesEagle, IDFifth wheel assembly
CONSUMER STATES THAT "THE KING PIN HITCH ASSEMBLY WAS BREAKING LOOSE AND COMING APART. THE 6 INCH SEA CHANNEL ACROSS THE FRONT OF THE FIFTH WHEEL BROKE IN HALF, DOWN THE CENTER. THE BEDROOM FLOOR AREA DROPPED 4 INCHES." THE MANUFACTURER OF THE FRAME IS PROVIDING NO ASSISTANCE. *NLM THE KING PIN HITCH ASSEMBLY ON TRAILER BROKE LOOSE. THE EXTENSION FRAME WAS REPLACED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM.*MR
NHTSA complaint 10048452 - Filed Sep 10, 2002Failure Apr 10, 2000Okeene, OKSuspension, Trailer hitches
THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE FRONT BEAM, WHICH WAS CAUSED BY DRILLING TO PUT OTHER COMPONENTS INTO THE VEHICLE. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE CRACK IS A RESULT OF A TOO LIGHT CHANNEL IRON AND THE DRILL HOLE COMBINED, WHEN THE RV DEALER INSTALLED A LELAND ENGINEERING EXTENDED HITCH ON A NEW SHORT BED PICKUP THIS WAS POSSIBLY THE FACTOR IN THE CRACK/BREAK. *SCC
NHTSA complaint 8018268
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
1 manufacturer communication cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- INC 22-067 May 17, 2022 ยท Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
JAYCO AND ENTEGRA COACH STORAGE TIPS. INSTRUCTIONS FOR STORING JAYCO AND ENTEGRA COACH DIESEL PUSHERS.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.