1998 Jayco Designer Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1998 Jayco Designer recalls

Most common 1998 Jayco Designer problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Trailer Hitches	2
Suspension	1

What owners report

2003-11-21, Trailer Hitches
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

2002-09-10, Suspension
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

1998 Jayco Designer questions

Does the 1998 Jayco Designer have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1998 Jayco Designer: Vehicle Speed Control; Structure; Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Jayco Designer?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Trailer Hitches (2), Suspension (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1998 Jayco Designer has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.