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1996 JAYCO DESIGNER

2 recalls — 3 complaints — 1 TSBs

06V320000 Aug 30, 2006
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.
Consequence
OVERHEATING COULD RESULT IN SMOKE OR BURNING, AND IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy
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.
6,285 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: JAYCO, INC.
01V251000 Aug 1, 2001
STRUCTURE
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS. THE FASTENERS USED ON THE UNDERFLOOR CAN EITHER COME LOOSE OR PULL THROUGH THE UNDERFLOOR CAUSING PORTIONS OR ALL OF A SECTION OF UNDERFLOOR TO DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE.
Consequence
IF THIS OCCURRED, THE SECTION COULD FALL TO THE PAVEMENT, POTENTIALLY CAUSING A CRASH FOR FOLLOWING VEHICLES.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL ADD OR REPLACE FASTENERS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 28, 2001. 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.
12,281 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: JAYCO, INC.

Complaint Statistics

3 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
TIRES:TREAD/BELT1
STRUCTURE1
STRUCTURE Feb 6, 2006
Incident date: Feb 6, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED A RECALL LETTER WAS RECEIVED FOR THE STRUCTURE ON THE VEHICLE, #01V251000. THE NEAREST DEALER IS 90 MILES AWAY AND THE CONTACT HAS REQUESTED THE PARTS FOR THE REPAIR, BUT THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT WILLING TO PROVIDE THOSE BY MAIL FOR SELF REPAIR. THE VEHICLE DOES NOT CURRENT... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Sep 26, 2003
Incident date: Mar 23, 2002
WE HAVE HAD 4 TIRES LOOSE TREAD ON OUR JAYCO 5TH WHEEL TRAILER. THE TIRES ARE GOODYEAR LT215/85R/16 LOAD RANGE E. OUR TIRES NEVER LOST AIR. WE DROVE TO CAMPING WORLD IN MYRTLE BEACH FROM I95 ONLY ON THE STEEL TREAD AND THEY DID NOT LOOSE AIR OR GO FLAT. WHEN PURCHASING THE TIRES THE DEALER FELT ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Oct 14, 1998
Incident date: Sep 19, 1998
THE PLASTIC PIECE ON THE TRAILER'S BOTTOM COVERING THE INSULATION,GAVE WAY DUE TO THE BOLTS COMING OUT. THIS CAUSED THE INSULATION TO FALL OFF TRAILER'S BOTTOM. *AK

Technical Service Bulletins — 1996 JAYCO DESIGNER

1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL1
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.

NHTSA Safety Investigations — JAYCO DESIGNER

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

EA04019 Opened: Jul 2, 2004 — Closed: May 19, 2005
EA — Closed — Model Year: 2002
WHEEL SEPARATIONS
JAYCO IS CONDUCTING CAMPAIGN 04V-364 TO ADDRESS 742 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SIX LUG ALUMINUM WHEELS.ODI IS INITIATING A RECALL QUERY TO FURTHER INVESTIGATE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH EIGHT LUG ALUMINUM WHEELS SINCE THESE VEHICLES EXHIBIT A SMALL BUT PERSISTENT RATE OF WHEEL SEPARATIONS.
PE04016 Opened: Feb 18, 2004 — Closed: Jul 2, 2004
PE — Closed — Model Year: 2002
WHEEL SEPARATION
IN RESPONSE TO ODI'S JUNE 1, 2004 PE INQUIRY,JAYCO ADVISED ODI OF 58 WHEEL SEPARATION INCIDENTS THAT HAVE OCCURRED IN JAYCO PRODUCTS.THREE (3) ARE MODEL YEAR 2002-2003 TRAVEL TRAILERSAND FIFTY-FIVE (55) ARE MODEL YEAR 2001-2004 FIFTH WHEEL TOWABLE RVS EQUIPPED WITH ALUMINUM WHEELS.JAYCO HAS ALSO ADV... Read more
PE01019 Opened: Jun 18, 2001 — Closed: Aug 15, 2001
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1997
UNDERCARRIAGE PAN/COVER DETACHMENT
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JAYCO DESIGNER — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the JAYCO DESIGNER across all model years (1991–2010).

49 Total Recalls
43 Total Complaints
3 Investigations
1 Reported Crashes
6 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

JAYCO DESIGNER — Year by Year

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2000 5 5 View
1999 3 7 View
1998 3 3 View
1997 5 14 View
1996 (current) 2 3
1995 2 4 View
1993 1 0 View
1992 2 0 View
1991 2 0 View

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