Jayco Heritage 1998

Model Heritage made in 1998 by Jayco got 2 consumer complains as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to latches/locks/linkages and structure. There were some recalls concerningequipment and service brakes, hydraulic.

Model 1998

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
98V227000JAYCO, INC.from 10/01/1997 to 03/23/1998V (Vehicle)99309/24/1998MFRJAYCO, INC.09/17/199809/25/1998
Defect SummaryVehicle description: camping trailers. inadequate strength of the bed brace allows the bed to collapse under pressure.
Consequence SummaryFailure of the bed brace to support bed when occupied can lead to possible personal injury of the bed occupant.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the rear bed braces.
NotesOwner notification began september 24, 1998.owners who take their trailers to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact jayco at 1-219-825-5861.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
99V287002JAYCO, INC.from 07/01/1996 to 12/21/1999V (Vehicle)1487012/30/1999MFRJAYCO, INC.02/09/200002/09/2000
Defect SummaryVehicle description: fold down trailers which use gas/electric absorption refrigerators supplied by norcold. the swivel nut which is an integral connection component of a pressure tap device has stress corrosion cracking.
Consequence SummaryThis cracking can lead to an open fracture in the brass nut, potentially allowing propane gas to leak.
Corrective SummaryDealers will remove the swivel nut/pressure tap component and replace with a remedy kit.
NotesJayco recall no. 9901029.owner notification began december 30, 1999. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact jayco at 1-877-825-4872 or norcold at 1-937-497-3080.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
00V382000JAYCO, INC.from 05/01/1998 to 06/30/2000V (Vehicle)1095610/09/2000MFRJAYCO, INC.11/20/200011/29/2000
Defect SummaryVehicle description: folding campers. a flexible brake hose is not clamped in a position away from the tire, which can lead to chaffing of the hose causing a leak of hydraulic fluid.
Consequence SummaryThis could result in a loss of trailer brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will add a clamp to the brake hose.
NotesOwner notification began october 9, 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact jayco at 1-877-825-4782.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
11/29/20031
 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
STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS
11/29/20031
 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