- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
1999 Jayco Designer Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 1999 Jayco Designer with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (3) and the wheels & tires (2). It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in June 2008 for the recreational vehicle / trailer. For comparison, the 1998 has 2 and the 2000 has 5.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Designer year, for its age
#223 most complained-about 1999 vehicle
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1999 Jayco Designer problems
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1999 Jayco Designer recalls 3
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
- 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.
- 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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6 complaints about the 1999 Jayco Designer
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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.
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
The refrigerator was inoperative, there was a recall regarding the issue, however the recall was for similar makes/models. *Jb
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
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
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
Jayco Designer: every year compared
All Designer years1999 Jayco Designer vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 Jayco Designer | 6 | 3 | D | |
| 1999 Jayco Jayco | 7 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 1999 Jayco Eagle | 5 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 1999 Jayco Eagle MH | 2 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 1999 Jayco Designer MH | 1 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 1999 Jayco Hawk TT | 1 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 1999 Jayco Designer FW | 1 | 2 | F | 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 1999 Jayco Designer
Does the 1999 Jayco Designer have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 1999 Jayco Designer: recreational vehicle / trailer (June 2008); 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 1999 Jayco Designer?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (3), wheels & tires (2), equipment & accessories (1).
How many complaints has the 1999 Jayco Designer had?
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on December 9, 1999 and the latest on May 3, 2006. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1999 Jayco Designer a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 32 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 1999 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