1998 JAYCO HERITAGE
3 recalls — 2 complaints — 1 TSBs
00V382000 Nov 20, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF TRAILER BRAKES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL ADD A CLAMP TO THE BRAKE HOSE.
99V287002 Feb 9, 2000
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
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."
Consequence
THIS CRACKING CAN LEAD TO AN OPEN FRACTURE IN THE BRASS NUT, POTENTIALLY ALLOWING PROPANE GAS TO LEAK.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE SWIVEL NUT/PRESSURE TAP COMPONENT AND REPLACE WITH A REMEDY KIT.
98V227000 Sep 17, 1998
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CAMPING TRAILERS. INADEQUATE STRENGTH OF THE BED BRACE ALLOWS THE BED TO COLLAPSE UNDER PRESSURE.
Consequence
FAILURE OF THE BED BRACE TO SUPPORT BED WHEN OCCUPIED CAN LEAD TO POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY OF THE BED OCCUPANT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR BED BRACES.
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | 1 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Dec 1, 2003
Incident date: Nov 29, 2003
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
Dec 1, 2003
Incident date: Nov 29, 2003
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
Technical Service Bulletins — 1998 JAYCO HERITAGE
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
INC 22-067
May 17, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
JAYCO AND ENTEGRA COACH STORAGE TIPS. INSTRUCTIONS FOR STORING JAYCO AND ENTEGRA COACH DIESEL PUSHERS.
JAYCO HERITAGE — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the JAYCO HERITAGE across all model years (1998–2001).
8
Total Recalls
2
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths