1998 JAYCO DESIGNER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 JAYCO DESIGNER
The 1998 JAYCO DESIGNER has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. The most commonly reported problems involve the Suspension (1 complaint), Trailer Hitches (1 complaint), and Trailer Hitchesfifth Wheel Assembly (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1998 JAYCO DESIGNER
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1998 JAYCO DESIGNER, potentially affecting up to 18,774 vehicles.
Recall 01V251000 — STRUCTURE
| 12,281 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: IF THIS OCCURRED, THE SECTION COULD FALL TO THE PAVEMENT, POTENTIALLY CAUSING A CRASH FOR FOLLOWING VEHICLES.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 98V140000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
| 208 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI MOTOR HOMES. THE ROUTING OF THE WIRE LOOM IN THE ENGINE IS TOO CLOSE TO THE ENGINE BLOCK.
Consequence: CONTACT BETWEEN THE WIRE LOOM AND THE ENGINE BLOCK CAN CAUSE SMOKE AND/OR FIRE IN THE ENGINE BLOCK AREA.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE WIRE AWAY FROM THE ENGINE BLOCK.
View full details →Recall 06V320000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
| 6,285 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.
Consequence: OVERHEATING COULD RESULT IN SMOKE OR BURNING, AND IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1998 JAYCO DESIGNER
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 JAYCO DESIGNER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailer Hitchesfifth Wheel Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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
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
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
Safety Rating for the 1998 JAYCO DESIGNER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 JAYCO DESIGNER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 JAYCO DESIGNER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 JAYCO DESIGNER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the JAYCO DESIGNER
- 1993 JAYCO DESIGNER — 0 complaints
- 1995 JAYCO DESIGNER — 4 complaints
- 1996 JAYCO DESIGNER — 3 complaints
- 1997 JAYCO DESIGNER — 14 complaints
- 1998 JAYCO DESIGNER (current)
- 1999 JAYCO DESIGNER — 7 complaints
- 2000 JAYCO DESIGNER — 5 complaints
- 2001 JAYCO DESIGNER — 0 complaints
- 2002 JAYCO DESIGNER — 1 complaint
- 2003 JAYCO DESIGNER — 0 complaints
Other JAYCO Models
- JAYCO EAGLE — 67 total complaints
- JAYCO PRECEPT — 66 total complaints
- JAYCO JAYCO — 64 total complaints
- JAYCO GREYHAWK — 30 total complaints
- JAYCO SENECA — 29 total complaints
- JAYCO ALANTE — 23 total complaints
- JAYCO JAY FLIGHT — 18 total complaints
- JAYCO REDHAWK — 17 total complaints