Jayco Eagle 1998

• Recall 38714 [USA]: Overheating could result in smoke or burning, and in an underhood fire.
  On certain motor homes built on ford chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.
  ford is conducting this recall (please see 06v286) and will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system free of charge. Owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332 or jayco at 1-800-283-8267.
  customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 6703 [USA]: This could result in a loss of trailer brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
  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.
  dealers will add a clamp to the brake hose.
  owner 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).

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• Recall 8254 [USA]: This cracking can lead to an open fracture in the brass nut, potentially allowing propane gas to leak.
  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."
  dealers will remove the swivel nut/pressure tap component and replace with a remedy kit.
  jayco 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).

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• Recall 10891 [USA]: Contact between the wire loom and the engine block can cause smoke and/or fire in the engine block area.
  Vehicle description: mini motor homes. The routing of the wire loom in the engine is too close to the engine block.
  dealers will relocate the wire away from the engine block.
  owner notification began june 30, 1998.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 1-219-825-5861.Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 11540 [USA]: The tire could be damaged and/or blow out from contact with the wheel well increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle.
  Vehicle description: travel trailers. A spacer tube on the frame was omitted. This spacer tube allows adequate clearance between the tire and wheel well.
  dealers will install a dexter axle kit which will reverse the spring orientation to gain the clearance needed.
  owner notification began february 24, 1998.Owners who take their trailer 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).

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• Recall 13705 [USA]: A wheel bearing failure could result in the loss of the wheel end from the axle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
  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.
  dexter axle is conducting the notification and remedy for this recall. Dealers will inspect the axles and replace the wheel bearings if necessary.
  owner notification began during november 1997. 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 dexter axle at 1-800-400-2164.Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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• Recall 2000286 [Canada]: Brakes
  On certain camper trailers, a flexible brake hose could come into contact with the tire, which over time and miles can abrade the brake line hose and cause a leak of the hydraulic fluid. This could result in a loss of trailer brakes, which could contribute to a vehicle crash without prior warning. Correction: brake hose position will be inspected and, if necessary, a vinyl coated clamp will be added to secure any excess length of hose to the frame of the camper.

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To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

• Tire puncture investigation # PE99043

  Odi received a report that the subject trailer (jayco travel trailer equipped with dual axles, mounting a total of four tires), towed at highway speeds by a properly equipped 1996 chevrolet tahoe experienced blow-out of both left side trailer tires after being passed by a semi truck (traveling an extimated 15 mph faster).It is believed that the trailers two left tires blew out after being contacted by the trailers shock absorber brackets, this contact being induced by lateral movement of the trailer on its suspension.This suspension travel has been attributed to the passing semi trucks turbulence acting on the trailer.The tire blow-out caused a jack-knife crash of the tahoe/trailer conbination.Examination of one of the trailers left side tires shows a series of gouges located circumferentially on the inner sidewall in a location corresponding to one of the shock absorber brackets.A preliminary evaluation has been opened to further evaluate the facts associated with this incident, and to determine the possibility of occurrence of similar incidents in the future.
  

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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 slipped out of the seam. There were no screws. It was just glued to a metal frame. *ak

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.

Seat belt failed.

Water leaking from within motor home, kitchen sink , water heater and hoses when draining.