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1998 Jayco Superlite

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
5
Latest Mar 17, 2020
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
1
Latest Dec 1, 1997
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
0
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
0

Overview

Our database contains 5 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1998 Jayco Superlite, most frequently naming the other / unspecified, heating & air conditioning and powertrain (other) categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Other / unspecified350.0%
  • Heating & air conditioning116.7%
  • Powertrain (other)116.7%
  • Visibility116.7%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
97V190003

SUSPENSION:REAR

Dec 1, 1997
158 units potentially affected
The defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL AND FOLDING TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH DEXTER AXLES. THE WHEEL BEARINGS USED IN SOME OF THESE AXLES HAVE A METALLURGICAL DEFECT CAUSING EARLY FAILURE.
The risk: A WHEEL BEARING FAILURE COULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF THE WHEEL END FROM THE AXLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
The remedy: DEXTER AXLE IS CONDUCTING THE NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS RECALL. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE AXLES AND REPLACE THE WHEEL BEARINGS IF NECESSARY.
JAYCO, INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Other / unspecified
Filed Mar 17, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 JAYCO MELBOURNE PRESTIGE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V845000 (EQUIPMENT) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED DUNLAP FAMILY RV OF CHATTANOOGA DEALER, 360 INDUSTRIAL BLVD, RINGGOLD, GA 30736, AND WAS INFORMED PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCE A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ID
11318404
Incident
Dec 14, 2019
Other / unspecified
Filed Aug 30, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 JAYCO DESIGNER (NA) TRAILER MODEL NO: 35RLTS (NA). WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE REAR PASSENGER SPRING HOLDER DETATCHED FROM THE TRAILER. THE TRAILER WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000.

NHTSA ID
10899573
Incident
May 24, 2016
Heating & air conditioning
Filed Aug 25, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 JAYCO FEATHER LITE (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONER LEAKED WATER DURING WET CONDITIONS. THE DEALER REPLACED THE AIR CONDITIONER, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE SERIAL NUMBER, PART NUMBER, AND PURCHASE DATE WERE UNKNOWN.

NHTSA ID
10628135
Incident
Jul 28, 2014
Other / unspecifiedVisibility
Filed May 12, 2010

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1974 CHEVROLET 3 1/4 TON K20. THE VEHICLE HAS TRIPLE EDGE WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES MANUFACTURED BY JAMAK FABRICATIONS. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A CONTINUOUS BUILDUP OF SILICONE ON THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES. THIS WOULD CAUSE THE WINDSHIELD TO BECOME EXTREMELY CLOUDY, SIMILAR TO DRIVING THROUGH A DEEP FOG. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ADVISED THAT THE BUILDUP WAS NORMAL AND COULD EASILY BE WASHED FROM THE WINDSHIELD. THE CONTACT'S INSURANCE ADJUSTER ADVISED THE BUILDUP WAS A SAFETY ISSUE AND SHOULD BE ADDRESSED ACCORDINGLY.

NHTSA ID
10330076
Incident
Mar 9, 2007
Powertrain (other)
Filed Aug 3, 2005

AXLES RATED BELOW GVWR. *NM

NHTSA ID
10131412
Incident
Apr 5, 2005

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Jayco Superlite by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
1998Viewing510—
1997010—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.