1998 XL 80 Jps Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1998 XL 80 Jps. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1998 XL 80 Jps
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Fifth wheel assembly (trailer hitches)
Xl specialized trailers is recalling 164 my 1998-2008 80 jps and my 2001-2008 100 jps jeep trailers with sliding fifth wheel plates. These trailers may not have the proper welding pattern attaching the slider frame to the jeep frame.
Remedy: Xl will fully weld the sliding fifth wheel frame to the jeep frame. The recall began on january 5, 2009. Owners may contact xl at 1-877-283-4852.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1998 XL 80 Jps. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare XL 80 Jps model years
Recall and complaint counts for every XL 80 Jps model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 XL 80 Jps | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 XL 80 Jps | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 XL 80 Jps | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 XL 80 Jps | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 XL 80 Jps | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 XL 80 Jps | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 XL 80 Jps | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 XL 80 Jps | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 XL 80 Jps | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 XL 80 Jps | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 XL 80 Jps | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1998 XL 80 Jps
How do I know if my 1998 XL 80 Jps has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 1998 XL 80 Jps; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised XL dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 08V506000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other XL models
- 100 Jps3 complaints
- Bsd0 complaints
- Fd0 complaints
- Fde0 complaints
- Lsd0 complaints
- Sd0 complaints
- Sde0 complaints
- Sds0 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.