Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1998 Jayco Eagle peaked in 1998, with 3 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 Eagle
Other, 4x2, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Nov 17, 1997 to Aug 2, 2005.
Recall campaigns covering this model year633k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints72.3 times the median 1998 other
Severity index0.01998 others average 6.1
First 24 months5Complaints in its first two years
Components
29% of complaints about the 1998 Jayco Eagle name seat belts
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
6 recall campaigns cover the 1998 Jayco Eagle
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 |
| 00V-382 | Nov 20, 2000 | Vehicle description: folding campers | Brakes | 10,956 | Repair or modification |
| 99V-287-002 | Feb 9, 2000 | Vehicle description: fold down trailers which use gas/electric absorption refrigerators supplied by norcold | Equipment | 14,870 | Part replacement |
| 98V-140 | Jun 23, 1998 | Vehicle description: mini motor homes | Electrical system | 208 | Repair or modification |
| 98V-039 | Mar 3, 1998 | Vehicle description: travel trailers | Structure | 72 | Repair or modification |
| 97V-190-003 | Dec 1, 1997 | Vehicle description: travel and folding trailers equipped with dexter axles | Suspension | 158 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1998 Jayco Eagle
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.
7 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Aug 2, 2005Failure Jul 24, 2005Wickenburg, AZStructure
DT: THE CONSUMER OWNED A 1998 JAYCO 5TH WHEEL EAGLE SERIES. HE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE SECOND HAND. THE FRONT PANEL SEPARATED. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH. THE ENTIRE DRIVER'S SIDE PANEL PEELED BACK. THERE WAS A SEPARATION FROM THE FIBERGLASSAND THE WOOD. THE CONSUMER CALLED JAYCO, AND THEY TOLD HIM IT HAD A TWO YEAR WARRANTY. THEY HAD NO INFORMATION ON WHY THIS OCCURRED. CONSUMER STATED HE COULD SEE THE PANEL BULGING. ALSO, COULD FEEL MOISTURE WHICH WAS CAUSED BY THE EXTREME ARIZONA WEATHER CONDITIONS. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT WHEN THE PANELING CAME OFFONE COULD SEE THE WOOD FRAMING AND INSULATION. BUBBLING AND SEPARATION WAS NOTICEABLE ON THE LEFT PANEL AND IN THE REAR. THE PANEL SLIPPED OUT OF THE SEAM. THERE WERE NO SCREWS. IT WAS JUST GLUED TO A METAL FRAME. *AK
NHTSA complaint 10131079 - Filed Jul 3, 2003Failure Apr 26, 200333,512 milesEllington, CTTread/belt
THE RIGHT REAR AND LEFT REAR TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION WHILE TRAVELING AT 50 MPH. GOOD YEAR WRANGLER XT SIZE LT25575/R16E. *JB PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT, BOTH TIRES WERE MOUNTED ON THE REAR OF THE DUAL AXLE. (ONE ON LEFT AND ONE ALSO ON THE RIGHT) (MOTORHOME) *SCC *JB
NHTSA complaint 10019693 - Filed Jun 1, 1999Failure Apr 2, 1999Spring Arbor, MIShock absorber
A DEFECT INSIDE OF THE SUSPENSION SHOCK ABSORBERS CAUSED TIRES TO BLOW OUT. MOTORHOME WAS TOTALED, AND REAR TIRES BLEW OUT. *AK
NHTSA complaint 838718 - Filed Sep 14, 1998Failure Sep 6, 1998Atoka, TNFrame and members
STAPLES AND BOLGES ARE SEEN WITH THE NAKED ON THE OUTER PANEL OF TRAILER. *AK
NHTSA complaint 827888 - Filed Jan 15, 1998Failure Sep 15, 1997ST George, UTSeat belts
SEAT BELT FAILED.
NHTSA complaint 528343 - Filed Jan 9, 1998Failure Sep 15, 1997ST George, UTSeat belts
SEAT BELTS DON'T FIT PROPERLY/CAN'T BE USED.
NHTSA complaint 527961 - Filed Nov 17, 1997ST George, UTAir conditioner, Water heater, Recreational vehicle/trailer, Seats
WINDOW SEAL DOES NOT FIT PROPERLY ALLOWING AIR TO ENTER.
NHTSA complaint 524854
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
1 NHTSA investigation on file
- PE99043 Preliminary evaluation, Tires
TIRE PUNCTURE
Opened Jun 25, 1999, closed Nov 8, 1999
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
2 manufacturer communications 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 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
JAYCO AND ENTEGRA COACH STORAGE TIPS. INSTRUCTIONS FOR STORING JAYCO AND ENTEGRA COACH DIESEL PUSHERS. - SRP - 22-043 Jan 27, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
(SRP) Standard repair procedure for crack forming at the front bottom corner of the off door side (ODS) or door side (DS) Front Slide Out on certain Jayco 5th wheel travel trailers.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.