- 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
2000 Jayco Designer Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2000 Jayco Designer with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (3) and the equipment & accessories (1). Those complaints describe 1 crash and 1 fire. It is covered by 5 recalls, the latest in June 2008 for the recreational vehicle / trailer. For comparison, the 1999 has 6 and the 2001 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical Designer year, for its age
#259 most complained-about 2000 vehicle
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2000 Jayco Designer problems
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2000 Jayco Designer recalls 5
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.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.
- The fix
- 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.
- The problem
- Vehicle description: mini motor homes. Certain pleated shades failed the requirements of fmvss no. 302, "Flammability of interior materials."
- The risk
- If a fire occurred in the motor home, the pleated shades would burn at an accelerated rate, increasing the risk of personal injury.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the pleated shades on these motor homes.
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5 complaints about the 2000 Jayco Designer
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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 about the recall from reading his good samaritan magazine. The insurance adjuster, fire investigator, and the forensic department determined that the refrigerator norcold was the cause of the fire. The contact had all reports needed for the investigation. *Ak the consumer was never contacted about the recall. Updated 03/30/07. *Jb
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
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
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 unknown). *Ts *tt *nlm
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 failed once. *Yh
Jayco Designer: every year compared
All Designer years2000 Jayco Designer vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Jayco Designer | 5 | 5 | F | |
| 2000 Jayco Eagle | 8 | 5 | D | Compare |
| 2000 Jayco Jayco | 6 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 2000 Jayco JB Kiwi | 2 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 2000 Jayco Designer TT | 2 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 2000 Jayco Designer MH | 1 | 1 | - | 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 2000 Jayco Designer
Does the 2000 Jayco Designer have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2000 Jayco Designer: recreational vehicle / trailer (June 2008); vehicle speed control (August 2006); structure (August 2001); buckle assembly (April 2001) and more. 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 2000 Jayco Designer?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (3), equipment & accessories (1), wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 2000 Jayco Designer had?
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 30, 2002 and the latest on February 2, 2007. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2000 Jayco Designer a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 19 out of 100 (grade F: far 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 2000 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