Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Jayco Designer, 2017-2021 Eagle HT, Eagle, Jay Feather, Jay Flight SLX, Jay Flight, North Point, Octane Superlite, Pinnacle, White Hawk, 2017-2020 Eagle HT, 2018-2021 Jay Flight Bungalow, 2017-2019 Octane...
1991-2018 · 20 model years
Jayco Designer Problems by year
Owners have filed 38 complaints about the Jayco Designer across 20 model years, and it has 25 recalls. The 1997 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (11). The most reported problem area is the wheels & tires, followed by the body, doors & structure.
- Complaints
- 38
- Recalls
- 25
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 6
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Designer complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Designer problems
Jayco Designer recalls 25
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling various 2002-2016 recreational vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at...
Jayco Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2017 Designer fifth wheel recreational trailers equipped with the disk brake option. The steel rim of the spare tire may rub against the brake caliper.
Covers2017 Jayco Designer
Jayco is recalling certain model year 2007 Greyhawk Class C motorhomes; model year 2008 and 2010 Seneca Class C motorhomes; model year 2009 and 2011 Eagle Fifth-wheel; 2010 Recon fifth-wheel; and model year 2008-2010 Designer fifth wheel vehicles manufactured...
Jayco is recalling certain model year 2004 legacy and model year 2005 designer fifth wheel trailers equipped with dimplex electraflame, symphony, or optiflame branded electric fireplaces, stoves, and fireplace inserts. The plug in remote control receiver for...
Jayco is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 eagle and model year 2010 designer fifth wheel travel trailers. In the presence of moisture, a remote activation module for the leveling jack may activate autonomously without the use of the remote control.
Jayco is recalling 156 my 2009 recon, eagle, and designer fifth wheel travel trailers. An electrical short can occur if the metal terminal rubber crimp cap was not installed correctly.
Covers2008 Jayco Designer
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.
Jayco is recalling 106 my 2008 designer fifth wheel trailers failing to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "Tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." A typographical error was made...
Covers2008 Jayco Designer
Certain fifth wheel travel trailers fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, 'Tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars.' The federal identification label contains the incorrect tire...
On certain travel and fifth wheel trailers equipped with hickory springs 'big easy triple steps,' an improper engagement of the bottom step pivot arm with the formed stop edge of the middle step support bracket can result in the bottom step rotating to an...
On certain fifth wheel trailers, a jumper wire between the two neutral bars is not of adequate gauge.
Latest Designer complaints
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jayco designer. The contact stated while the vehicle was stationary, the contact started to smell the burning of plastic. The contact opened the bottom storage capsule and noticed that the electrical transfer switch was melted. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer or an independent mechanic to have it diagnosed. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact was relating the issue to nhtsa campaign number: 12v347000 (electrical system). The manufacturer had been informed of the failure and informed the contact that their vehicle was not listed under any recall. The failure mileage was unknown.
My name [[redacted]] I am a fire fighter with mendon fire department we had a fire on 09/12/2015 do to refrigerator norcold according to the firemarshal's investigation. We just bought the trailer 08/27/2015 and on the night of 09/12/2015 about 1 am I woke up and looked out thewindow noticing a glowing it was our jayco designer camp trailer on fire. The fire burn my 2015 car hauler a 2010 toyota prius and both decks on the homw also severely damaging our home. There have been several in utah that have burned. We are lucky to have gotten out of our home alive. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). *Tr
Never notified of recall-- (electrical fire) of transfer switch --(iota---its-50r). *Tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jayco designer. The contact stated that the iota transfer switch burned. The contact was able to disconnect the switch before it burned down, but the contact did loose all power in the trailer. The contact spoke to the manufacturer regarding nhtsa recall campaign id number:12v347000(electrical system), but was told that the vehicle was not included. The failure and the current mileages were 300. *Tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 jayco designer trailer equipped with goodyear marathon st tires, size: st 235/80r16 load range e, dot number: 0hun1lhr. The contact stated that the tread on the rear driver side tire separated, causing the tire to become flat. The tire was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were notified, but were in the process of discussing possible assistance with the defect. The failure and current mileage was 8,000.
The 6" channel welded across the front of the fifth wheel pin box broke in half causing the trailer to drop.This is the point of attachment of the fifth wheel to the tow vehicle. The channel supports the front part of the king pin box. On removal of the sheet metal under the gooseneck part of the trailer it exposed the channel broke into on the right side of the pin box, the metal on the left side ripped open, the back of the pin box attachment broke loose and metal ripped out. One weld was broken. I have been...
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intouch with jayco but they say it is not their problem. They say that this unit is 13 years old and I will have to repair. The problem is that the metal used for this major stress point is to thin and inferior. The continued flexing of these components cause them to break after time and the result can cause serious injuries to the occupants of the tow vehicle as well as other unsuspecting motorist. Repair of this will only move the flex point to the side of the weld and again after continuous flexing break again. This is a major safety issue and should be handled asap. There is no way of knowing how many units are traveling our highways that are only seconds away from tragedy. I have pictures to show if so needed. *Tr
Questions about the Jayco Designer
Which Jayco Designer years have the most problems?
Which Jayco Designer years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Jayco Designer problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the wheels & tires (12), body, doors & structure (10), equipment & accessories (7) most often.
How many recalls does the Jayco Designer have?
NHTSA lists 25 recalls across all Jayco Designer model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data