- The problem
- Vehicle description: motor homes. The electrical conduit was not wrapped with a heat shield allowing the conduit to get too hot and sag.
- The risk
- If the conduit sags, it gets too close to the exhaust and will overheat the copper wiring inside and burn, increasing the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Overland has gone out of business. Dealers were to wrap the conduit with heat deflector material, add 2 clamp rings, and a mounting clamp to reattach the conduit up toward the frame.
Vehicle safety record
1998 Overland Lorado Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1998 Overland Lorado with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in November 1999 for the wiring. For comparison, the 1999 has 2.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Lorado year, for its age
#368 most complained-about 1998 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1998 Overland Lorado problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1998 Overland Lorado 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
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 1998 Overland Lorado
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
While driving on two separate occasions tires blew out. Michelin tires were made to hold the capacity of a motor home, and should not have blown out. The motor home was not overloaded, and had the proper tire pressure. *Ak the tires failed with an explosive force and caused extensive damage to the vehicle. Michelin refused to accept responsibility. (The newmar corp. Recalled these tires due to the defect) the tires blew on both the driver and passenger side. *Sc
Overland Lorado: every year compared
All Lorado yearsQuestions about the 1998 Overland Lorado
Does the 1998 Overland Lorado have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1998 Overland Lorado: wiring (November 1999). 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 Overland Lorado?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 1998 Overland Lorado had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on April 1, 2004 and the latest on April 1, 2004. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1998 Overland Lorado a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Overland Lorado 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 Overland Lorado years have the most complaints?
1999 (2), 1998 (1), 2000 (1). See every Overland Lorado year compared.
What should I do if my 1998 Overland Lorado 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