1998 Jayco Eagle recalls
There are 6 safety recalls on record for the 1998 Jayco Eagle, covering 32,549 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
All recalls
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
Questions about the 1998 Jayco Eagle recalls
How do I check if my 1998 Jayco Eagle has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the 1998 Jayco Eagle have?
6, covering vehicle speed control, service brakes, hydraulic and equipment.
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