- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- This could result in a loss of trailer brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- DEALERS WILL ADD A CLAMP TO THE BRAKE HOSE.
Vehicle safety record
1998 Jayco Heritage Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1998 Jayco Heritage with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (1). It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in November 2000 for the hoses, lines / piping, and fittings. For comparison, the 1999 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Heritage year, for its age
#368 most complained-about 1998 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1998 Jayco Heritage problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1998 Jayco Heritage 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: 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."
- The risk
- This cracking can lead to an open fracture in the brass nut, potentially allowing propane gas to leak.
- The fix
- Dealers will remove the swivel nut/pressure tap component and replace with a remedy kit.
- The problem
- Vehicle description: camping trailers. Inadequate strength of the bed brace allows the bed to collapse under pressure.
- The risk
- Failure of the bed brace to support bed when occupied can lead to possible personal injury of the bed occupant.
- The fix
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR BED BRACES.
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 1998 Jayco Heritage
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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
Jayco Heritage: every year compared
All Heritage years1998 Jayco Heritage vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Jayco Heritage | 1 | 3 | D | |
| 1998 Jayco Jayco | 10 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1998 Jayco Eagle | 7 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 1998 Jayco Designer | 2 | 3 | C | 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 Heritage
Does the 1998 Jayco Heritage have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 1998 Jayco Heritage: hoses, lines / piping, and fittings (November 2000); recreational vehicle / trailer (February 2000); recreational vehicle / trailer (September 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 Heritage?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (1).
How many complaints has the 1998 Jayco Heritage had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on January 6, 2004 and the latest on January 6, 2004. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1998 Jayco Heritage a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 32 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Jayco Heritage 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.
What should I do if my 1998 Jayco Heritage 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