2000 JAYCO DESIGNER
5 recalls — 5 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.
01V128001 Apr 10, 2001
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES PRODUCED BY AM-SAFE. ON SOME SEAT BELTS, THE BUCKLE AND CONNECTOR MAY UNLATCH DURING A COLLISION.
Consequence
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE SEAT BELTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 23, 2000. 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 OR AM-SAFE AT 1-219-266-8330.
00V089000 Mar 22, 2000
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI MOTOR HOMES. CERTAIN PLEATED SHADES FAILED THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 302, "FLAMMABILITY OF INTERIOR MATERIALS."
Consequence
IF A FIRE OCCURRED IN THE MOTOR HOME, THE PLEATED SHADES WOULD BURN AT AN ACCELERATED RATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PLEATED SHADES ON THESE MOTOR HOMES.
Complaint Statistics
5 total complaints
1 crashes 1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | 2 |
| TIRES | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 1 |
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Feb 2, 2007
Incident date: Sep 25, 2006
TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE 2000 NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR CAUGHT ON FIRE ON 09/25/06. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE JAYCO DESIGNER SERIES RV 5TH WHEEL THAT WAS PURCHASED WITH THE NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR HAD A DEFECTIVE REFRIGERATOR THAT HAD RECALL CAMPAIGN 02E019000 BACK IN 2002, HE JUST FOUND OUT... Read more
Fire
STRUCTURE
Jan 10, 2005
Incident date: Sep 1, 2004
POOR DESIGN OF MOTOR HOME, THE VEHICLE IS OVERWEIGHT. *BF THE CONSUMER SUGGESTED THAT ONLY TWO FAMILY MEMBERS CAN RIDE IN THE VEHICLE, OTHERWISE THE FAMILY IS OVER WEIGHT. TWO TIRES HAD BLOWN AS A RESULT. *SC *JB
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Sep 28, 2004
Incident date: Jun 5, 2004
WELD DISCONNECTED FROM THE FRAME OF THE TRAILER WHILE DRIVING. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED.*AK TRAILER WAS TOWED A TOTAL OF 27000 MILES AT TIME OF FAILURE IN ALASKA TOTAL MILEAGE ON TRAILER 35000 MILES. *TC
TIRES
Nov 8, 2002
Incident date: Jun 1, 2002
ALL THE TIRES EXPERIENCED BLOWOUTS WITHIN 3 MONTHS. THE TIRES WERE TAKEN BACK TO THE DISTRIBUTOR WHO INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THEY WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO REPLACE THE TIRES. MANUFACTURER IS NOT ABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE DEFECT (GOODYEAR TIRES - 225/75R15 - 2000 JAYCO DESIGNER TRAILER, DOT ... Read more
Crash
STRUCTURE
Sep 30, 2002
Incident date: Jun 5, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE CROSS WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE IS TOO HEAVY,CAUSING TIRES TO BLOW OUT EXCESSIVELY.HAD VEHICLE WEIGHTED WITH A CERTIFIED SCALE. CONTACTED DEALER. NLM THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED TIRE FAILURE THREE TIMES. TWICE THE FAILURE OCCURED AT LEFT REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE RIGHT REAR TIRE ... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 2000 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
A
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
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.