1998 JAYCO HERITAGE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 JAYCO HERITAGE
The 1998 JAYCO HERITAGE has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER. The most commonly reported problem area is the Latcheslockslinkages (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1998 JAYCO HERITAGE
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1998 JAYCO HERITAGE, potentially affecting up to 26,819 vehicles.
Recall 00V382000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 10,956 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF TRAILER BRAKES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL ADD A CLAMP TO THE BRAKE HOSE.
View full details →Recall 99V287002 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 14,870 vehicles affected
Defect: 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."
Consequence: THIS CRACKING CAN LEAD TO AN OPEN FRACTURE IN THE BRASS NUT, POTENTIALLY ALLOWING PROPANE GAS TO LEAK.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE SWIVEL NUT/PRESSURE TAP COMPONENT AND REPLACE WITH A REMEDY KIT.
View full details →Recall 98V227000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 993 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CAMPING TRAILERS. INADEQUATE STRENGTH OF THE BED BRACE ALLOWS THE BED TO COLLAPSE UNDER PRESSURE.
Consequence: FAILURE OF THE BED BRACE TO SUPPORT BED WHEN OCCUPIED CAN LEAD TO POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY OF THE BED OCCUPANT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR BED BRACES.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1998 JAYCO HERITAGE
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 JAYCO HERITAGE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latcheslockslinkages | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodyroof And Pillars | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE ROOF ON THE TRAILER SEPARATED FROM THE BASE OF THE TRAILER AND BLEW OFF. ALSO, THE LATCHES IN THE FRONT ON THE TRAILER WERE TORN OFF. *AK THE CONSUMER FEELS THAT THERE IS AN OBVIOUS DESIGN DEFECT THAT ALLOWED THE ROOF TO COME OFF. *CB *JB
THE ROOF ON THE TRAILER SEPARATED FROM THE BASE OF THE TRAILER AND BLEW OFF. ALSO, THE LATCHES IN THE FRONT ON THE TRAILER WERE TORN OFF. *AK THE CONSUMER FEELS THAT THERE IS AN OBVIOUS DESIGN DEFECT THAT ALLOWED THE ROOF TO COME OFF. *CB *JB
Safety Rating for the 1998 JAYCO HERITAGE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 JAYCO HERITAGE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 JAYCO HERITAGE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 JAYCO HERITAGE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the JAYCO HERITAGE
- 1998 JAYCO HERITAGE (current)
- 1999 JAYCO HERITAGE — 0 complaints
- 2000 JAYCO HERITAGE — 0 complaints
- 2001 JAYCO HERITAGE — 0 complaints
Other JAYCO Models
- JAYCO EAGLE — 67 total complaints
- JAYCO PRECEPT — 66 total complaints
- JAYCO JAYCO — 64 total complaints
- JAYCO DESIGNER — 43 total complaints
- JAYCO GREYHAWK — 30 total complaints
- JAYCO SENECA — 29 total complaints
- JAYCO ALANTE — 23 total complaints
- JAYCO JAY FLIGHT — 18 total complaints