- 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
1996 Jayco Designer Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1996 Jayco Designer with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (1) and the wheels & tires (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in August 2006 for the vehicle speed control. For comparison, the 1995 has 4 and the 1997 has 11.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Designer year, for its age
#224 most complained-about 1996 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1996 Jayco Designer problems
Share of all 3 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1996 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
- 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.
- The risk
- If this occurred, the section could fall to the pavement, potentially causing a crash for following vehicles.
- The fix
- 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.
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3 complaints about the 1996 Jayco Designer
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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 currently have the problems associated with the recall.
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 the one tire was still too good to be replaced but since it was one of the original tires we said to cut it and give us 4 new tires. We did heavy damage to our brakes, slideout and coach damage. Thankfully no injuries...
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occured to us or anyother people behind us. Goodyear will admit to nothing I tried before. But found a letter dated 11/7/2000 where they have a slient recall on load range e tires.
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
Jayco Designer: every year compared
All Designer years1996 Jayco Designer vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 Jayco Designer | 3 | 2 | C | |
| 1996 Jayco Eagle | 5 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1996 Jayco Jayco | 5 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 1996 Jayco Camper Van | 1 | 0 | - | 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 1996 Jayco Designer
Does the 1996 Jayco Designer have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1996 Jayco Designer: vehicle speed control (August 2006); structure (August 2001). 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 1996 Jayco Designer?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (1), wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 1996 Jayco Designer had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 14, 1998 and the latest on February 6, 2006. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1996 Jayco Designer a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as 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 1996 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