CarRecallWatchThe 1998 Jayco Eagle has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Equipment (3 reports).
1998 Jayco Eagle recalls
Most common 1998 Jayco Eagle problems
Problem areas named in the 7 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Equipment | 3 |
| Visibility | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 2 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Seats | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
What owners report
DT: THE CONSUMER OWNED A 1998 JAYCO 5TH WHEEL EAGLE SERIES. HE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE SECOND HAND. THE FRONT PANEL SEPARATED. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH. THE ENTIRE DRIVER'S SIDE PANEL PEELED BACK. THERE WAS A SEPARATION FROM THE FIBERGLASSAND THE WOOD. THE CONSUMER CALLED JAYCO, AND THEY TOLD HIM IT HAD A TWO YEAR WARRANTY. THEY HAD NO INFORMATION ON WHY THIS OCCURRED. CONSUMER STATED HE COULD SEE THE PANEL BULGING. ALSO, COULD FEEL MOISTURE WHICH WAS CAUSED BY THE EXTREME ARIZONA WEATHER CONDITIONS. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT WHEN THE PANELING CAME OFFONE COULD SEE THE WOOD FRAMING AND INSULATION. BUBBLING AND SEPARATION WAS NOTICEABLE ON THE LEFT PANEL AND IN THE REAR. THE PANEL
THE RIGHT REAR AND LEFT REAR TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION WHILE TRAVELING AT 50 MPH. GOOD YEAR WRANGLER XT SIZE LT25575/R16E. *JB PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT, BOTH TIRES WERE MOUNTED ON THE REAR OF THE DUAL AXLE. (ONE ON LEFT AND ONE ALSO ON THE RIGHT) (MOTORHOME) *SCC *JB
A DEFECT INSIDE OF THE SUSPENSION SHOCK ABSORBERS CAUSED TIRES TO BLOW OUT. MOTORHOME WAS TOTALED, AND REAR TIRES BLEW OUT. *AK
STAPLES AND BOLGES ARE SEEN WITH THE NAKED ON THE OUTER PANEL OF TRAILER. *AK
SEAT BELTS DON'T FIT PROPERLY/CAN'T BE USED.
1998 Jayco Eagle questions
Does the 1998 Jayco Eagle have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 1998 Jayco Eagle: Vehicle Speed Control; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer; Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood; Structure:Body. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Jayco Eagle?
Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Equipment (3), Visibility (2), Seat Belts (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 1998 Jayco Eagle 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.