1998 Jayco DESIGNER: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
2 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
19,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1998 model year. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Suspension is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 2 complaints (50.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 |
| Trailer Hitches:Fifth Wheel Assembly | 1 |
Suspension: 1; Trailer Hitches: 1; Trailer Hitches:Fifth Wheel Assembly: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 1 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
2002: 1; 2003: 1
Pattern summary
Suspension leads the component reports. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10048452 · 2003-11-21 (November 21, 2003)
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
Owner-reported narrative. 19,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10048452 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 8018268 · 2002-09-10 (September 10, 2002)
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
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8018268 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
01V251000 · Structure
Reported: 2001-08-01 (August 1, 2001)
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 JAYCO AT 1-219-825-5861.
NHTSA campaign record ↗06V320000 · Vehicle Speed Control
Reported: 2006-08-30 (August 30, 2006)
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗98V140000 · Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
Reported: 1998-06-23 (June 23, 1998)
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗