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.
The worst 1998 Jayco Eagle problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Body2
- Seat belts2
- Seats1
- Suspension1
- Tires1
Problems by type
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- Body2
- Seat belts2
- Seats1
- Suspension1
- Tires1
- Visibility1
Recalls 6
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- On certain motor homes built on ford chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 06V320000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 00V382000 · Recall details
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- 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."
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 99V287002 · Recall details
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: mini motor homes. The routing of the wire loom in the engine is too close to the engine block.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 98V140000 · Recall details
Structure: body
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: travel trailers. A spacer tube on the frame was omitted. This spacer tube allows adequate clearance between the tire and wheel well.
- Risk
- The tire could be damaged and/or blow out from contact with the wheel well increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a dexter axle kit which will reverse the spring orientation to gain the clearance needed.
Recall number 98V039000 · Recall details
Suspension: rear
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: travel and folding trailers equipped with dexter axles. The wheel bearings used in some of these axles have a metallurgical defect causing early failure.
- Risk
- A wheel bearing failure could result in the loss of the wheel end from the axle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dexter axle is conducting the notification and remedy for this recall. Dealers will inspect the axles and replace the wheel bearings if necessary.
Recall number 97V190003 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Tire puncture
ODI received a report that the subject trailer (Jayco Travel Trailer equipped with dual axles, mounting a total of four tires), towed at highway speeds by a properly equipped 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe experienced blow-out of both left side trailer tires after being passed by a semi truck (traveling an extimated 15 mph faster).It is believed that the trailer's two left tires blew out after being contacted by the trailer's shock absorber brackets, this contact being induced by lateral movement of the trailer on its suspension.This suspension travel has been attributed to the passing semi truck's turbulence acting on the trailer.The tire blow-out caused a jack-knife crash of the Tahoe/trailer conbination.Examination of one of the trailer's left side tires shows a series of gouges located circumferentially on the inner sidewall in a location corresponding to one of the shock absorber brackets.A Preliminary Evaluation has been opened to further evaluate the facts associated with this incident, and to determine the possibility of occurrence of similar incidents in the future.
PE99043
Technical service bulletins for the 1998 Jayco Eagle 2
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 1998 Jayco Eagle owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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
A defect inside of the suspension shock absorbers caused tires to blow out. Motorhome was totaled, and rear tires blew out.
Staples and bolges are seen with the naked on the outer panel of trailer.
Seat belt failed.
Seat belts don't fit properly/can't be used.
Heater unit does not go on desired setting.
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Questions about the 1998 Jayco Eagle
Is the 1998 Jayco Eagle reliable?
Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 1998 Jayco Eagle, 3.5 times a typical Eagle model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 Jayco Eagle?
Body and structure, with 2 complaints. Next is seat belts (2).
How many recalls does the 1998 Jayco Eagle have?
6 recalls, covering vehicle speed control, service brakes, hydraulic and equipment.
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