1998 JAYCO SUPERLITE
1 recalls — 5 complaints
97V190003 Dec 1, 1997
SUSPENSION:REAR
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
A WHEEL BEARING FAILURE COULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF THE WHEEL END FROM THE AXLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEXTER AXLE IS CONDUCTING THE NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS RECALL. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE AXLES AND REPLACE THE WHEEL BEARINGS IF NECESSARY.
Complaint Statistics
5 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL | 1 |
EQUIPMENT
Mar 17, 2020
Incident date: Dec 14, 2019
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 ... Read more
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
Aug 30, 2016
Incident date: May 24, 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 15,0... Read more
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Aug 25, 2014
Incident date: Jul 28, 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.
EQUIPMENT
May 12, 2010
Incident date: Mar 9, 2007
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,... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Aug 3, 2005
Incident date: Apr 5, 2005
AXLES RATED BELOW GVWR. *NM
JAYCO SUPERLITE — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the JAYCO SUPERLITE across all model years (1997–1998).
2
Total Recalls
5
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
JAYCO SUPERLITE — Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 (current) | 1 | 5 | |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 | View |