- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- A wheel bearing failure could result in the loss of the wheel end from the axle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Dexter axle is conducting the notification and remedy for this recall. Dealers will inspect the axles and replace the wheel bearings if necessary.
Vehicle safety record
1997 Jayco Superlite Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1997 Jayco Superlite have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in December 1997 for the rear.
NHTSA data checked
Rated once enough Superlite years are on file
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1997 Jayco Superlite recalls 1
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
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No complaints about the 1997 Jayco Superlite yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Jayco Superlite: every year compared
All Superlite years1997 Jayco Superlite vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 Jayco Superlite | 0 | 1 | - | |
| 1997 Jayco Designer | 11 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 1997 Jayco Jayco | 10 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1997 Jayco Eagle | 1 | 7 | F | Compare |
| 1997 Jayco Camper Van | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
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Questions about the 1997 Jayco Superlite
Does the 1997 Jayco Superlite have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1997 Jayco Superlite: rear (December 1997). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1997 Jayco Superlite had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
What should I do if my 1997 Jayco Superlite 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