1999 JAYCO DESIGNER
3 recalls — 7 complaints — 1 TSBs
08V243000 Jun 3, 2008
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
JAYCO IS RECALLING 74 MY 1999-2001 DESIGNER FIFTH WHEEL MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. A FATIGUE FAILURE IN THE SECTION OF THE COOLING UNIT WHICH CONTAINS THE REFRIGERANT COULD ALLOW THE LIQUID SOLUTION TO SLOWLY LEAK.
Consequence
EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.
Remedy
JAYCO IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS. NORCOLD WILL PROVIDE THERMAL SWITCH KITS TO OWNERS ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY FORMS AND INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 23, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101 OR JAYCO AT 1-574-825-5861.
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.
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.
Complaint Statistics
7 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | 4 |
| WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
STRUCTURE
May 3, 2006
Incident date: Feb 28, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE ARE NO PROBLEMS WITH THE CAMPER. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, #01V251000 ON THE VEHICLE REGARDING THE STRUCTURE. THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE ARE NOT AVAILABLE AT THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP. THE MANUFACTURER CONFIRMED THE PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE.
TIRES
Nov 5, 2003
ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS PASSENGER'S SIDE FRONT AND DRIVER'S SIDE REAR TIRES BLEW OUT. DEALERSHIP REPLACED BOTH TIRES, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE BLOW OUT WAS UNDETERMINED.*AK
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Mar 17, 2003
Incident date: Mar 17, 2003
THE REFRIGERATOR WAS INOPERATIVE, THERE WAS A RECALL REGARDING THE ISSUE, HOWEVER THE RECALL WAS FOR SIMILAR MAKES/MODELS. *JB
STRUCTURE
May 14, 2002
THE CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 01V-251, AND WANTED THE DEALER TO TOW HIS MOTOR HOME AND REPAIR IT, HOWEVER THE DEALER REFUSED TO TOW THE MOTOR HOME, HE TOLD THEM TO BRING THE MOTOR HOME IN SO HE CAN FIX THE RECALL. *YH
STRUCTURE
Feb 28, 2002
THE CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 01V-251, AND WANTED THE DEALER TO TOW HIS MOTOR HOME AND REPAIR IT, HOWEVER THE DEALER REFUSED TO TOW THE MOTOR HOME, HE TOLD THEM TO BRING THE MOTOR HOME IN SO HE CAN FIX THE RECALL. *YH
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Jun 18, 2001
Incident date: Sep 1, 2000
WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY RIGHT REAR WHEEL BOLT THAT HOLDS SPRING CAME OUT OF HOUSING, ABOUT 3 1/4 OF THE WAY. CONSUMER STATES COULD HAVE LOST WHOLE AXLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
STRUCTURE
Dec 9, 1999
Incident date: Nov 1, 1999
WITH GROSS WEIGHT OF 14,050 IS LBS MOTORHOME CANNOT HAUL CANNED GOODS/FOOD/CLOTHING, AND CAMPING GEAR SINCE THESE ITEMS WOULD MAKE VEHICLE OVERWEIGHT. *AK
Technical Service Bulletins — 1999 JAYCO DESIGNER
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.
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
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
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
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
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