- The problem
- On certain motor homes built on ford chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.
- The risk
- Overheating could result in smoke or burning, and in an underhood fire.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
1995 Jayco Designer Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 1995 Jayco Designer with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (1) and the electrical system (1). Those complaints describe 2 fires. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in August 2006 for the vehicle speed control. For comparison, the 1996 has 3.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Designer year, for its age
#226 most complained-about 1995 vehicle
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1995 Jayco Designer problems
Share of all 4 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1995 Jayco Designer recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Staples were used to fasten the step box on the rear corners instead of screws.
- The risk
- The weight of a person stepping onto the step box could cause the step to break loose and possibly cause personal injury.
- The fix
- Dealers will install a support kit which consists of two angled brackets and additional screws to support the step box.
What owners say
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4 complaints about the 1995 Jayco Designer
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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
My name is bill compton and I am a deputy with the kentucky fire marshal's office. I was dispatched to investigate the circumstances surrounding a fire in a 5th wheel camper. The 5th wheel camper was jayco designer series produced on 4-21-95 with a vin# indications are the fire started in the refrigerator of the unit. The refrigerator was produced by norcold, model#6162 and serial#167291brbkd5. I am aware that there have been several recalls involving norcold units and felt it necessary to report the incident even...
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though indications were that this serial number was not involved in previous recalls. My concern is that fact that there may have been other fires involving this model of product but just not enough to justify a recall presently. *Tr
Three tires had blown out in the last year. The most recent blow out was on 7/04/2003. Front and rear driver side tire blew out while driving due to tread separation. *Ak *ph *jb
The 5th wheel trailer exterior fiberglass sidings are coming apart where the siding may fall off which may cause an accident. Dealer cannot determine problem. *Ak
Jayco Designer: every year compared
All Designer years1995 Jayco Designer vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 Jayco Designer | 4 | 2 | D | |
| 1995 Jayco Jayco | 2 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 1995 Jayco Eagle | 1 | 2 | B | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1995 Jayco Designer
Does the 1995 Jayco Designer have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1995 Jayco Designer: vehicle speed control (August 2006); structure (May 1995). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Jayco Designer?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (1), electrical system (1), equipment & accessories (1).
How many complaints has the 1995 Jayco Designer had?
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on July 8, 1998 and the latest on September 26, 2015. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 2 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1995 Jayco Designer a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 34 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Jayco Designer year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Jayco Designer years have the most complaints?
1997 (11), 1999 (6), 2000 (5). See every Jayco Designer year compared.
What should I do if my 1995 Jayco Designer has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data