1998 Jayco Heritage Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Heritage years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1998 Jayco Heritage. That is the most of any Heritage model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is latches/locks/linkages (1 complaints, 100%). There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Jayco Heritage problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1998 Jayco Heritage recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: Vehicle 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.
Risk: This could result in a loss of trailer brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will add a clamp to the brake hose.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: Vehicle 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."
Risk: This cracking can lead to an open fracture in the brass nut, potentially allowing propane gas to leak.
Fix: Dealers will remove the swivel nut/pressure tap component and replace with a remedy kit.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: Vehicle description: camping trailers. Inadequate strength of the bed brace allows the bed to collapse under pressure.
Risk: Failure of the bed brace to support bed when occupied can lead to possible personal injury of the bed occupant.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rear bed braces.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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
Other Jayco Heritage years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Heritage | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 Heritage | 0 | 2 |
| 1999 Heritage | 0 | 2 |
| 1998 | 1 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Jayco Heritage?
Owners most often report latches/locks/linkages, structure problems. The top one, latches/locks/linkages, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Jayco Heritage?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 Jayco Heritage a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Heritage model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.