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1998 Jayco HeritageProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1998 Jayco Heritage, most often about the latches/locks/linkages. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Latches/locks/linkages

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 6, 2004. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1998 Jayco Heritage has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Latches/locks/linkages10
Structure10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

1998 Jayco Heritage recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 00V-382 · Nov 20, 2000 · 10,956 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF TRAILER BRAKES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 99V-287 · Feb 9, 2000 · 14,870 vehicles

Risk. THIS CRACKING CAN LEAD TO AN OPEN FRACTURE IN THE BRASS NUT, POTENTIALLY ALLOWING PROPANE GAS TO LEAK.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 98V-227 · Sep 17, 1998 · 993 vehicles

Risk. FAILURE OF THE BED BRACE TO SUPPORT BED WHEN OCCUPIED CAN LEAD TO POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY OF THE BED OCCUPANT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Jayco.

Best & worst years

1998 vs. every other Heritage year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Heritage median. How we score

'98'99'00'01
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Heritage owners report

Recent latches/locks/linkages complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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
Complaint 10049821 · Jan 6, 2004

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