- The problem
- On certain motor homes built on ford chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.
- The risk
- Overheating could result in smoke or burning, and in an underhood fire.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
1998 Jayco Designer Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1998 Jayco Designer with NHTSA, most often about the equipment & accessories (2) and the suspension (1). It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in August 2006 for the vehicle speed control. For comparison, the 1997 has 11 and the 1999 has 6.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Designer year, for its age
#293 most complained-about 1998 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1998 Jayco Designer problems
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1998 Jayco Designer recalls 3
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- If this occurred, the section could fall to the pavement, potentially causing a crash for following vehicles.
- The fix
- 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.
- The problem
- Vehicle description: mini motor homes. The routing of the wire loom in the engine is too close to the engine block.
- The risk
- Contact between the wire loom and the engine block can cause smoke and/or fire in the engine block area.
- The fix
- Dealers will relocate the wire away from the engine block.
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2 complaints about the 1998 Jayco Designer
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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
Jayco Designer: every year compared
All Designer years1998 Jayco Designer vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Jayco Designer | 2 | 3 | C | |
| 1998 Jayco Jayco | 10 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1998 Jayco Eagle | 7 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 1998 Jayco Heritage | 1 | 3 | D | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1998 Jayco Designer
Does the 1998 Jayco Designer have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 1998 Jayco Designer: vehicle speed control (August 2006); structure (August 2001); front underhood (June 1998). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Jayco Designer?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the equipment & accessories (2), suspension (1).
How many complaints has the 1998 Jayco Designer had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 10, 2002 and the latest on November 21, 2003. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1998 Jayco Designer a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 43 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Jayco Designer year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Jayco Designer years have the most complaints?
1997 (11), 1999 (6), 2000 (5). See every Jayco Designer year compared.
What should I do if my 1998 Jayco Designer has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data