- The problem
- 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 load range and inflation pressures.
- The risk
- This standard specifies tire and rim selection requirements and rim marking requirements.
- The fix
- The incorrect label will be removed and a new correct label will be installed. The recall began on may 15, 2007. Owners may contact jayco at 1-800-283-8267.
Vehicle safety record
2007 Jayco Designer Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2007 Jayco Designer have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in April 2007 for the labels.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Designer year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2007 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 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 unsafe downward angle.
- The risk
- A person could be injured should the step give way while being used to enter or exit the trailer.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect the trailers for the manufacturing date sticker to verify the date of production of the step and, if necessary, will weld stock to each side of the lower (triple) step stop edges. The recall began on march 30, 2007. Owners may contact jayco at 1-800-283-8267.
- The problem
- On certain fifth wheel trailers, a jumper wire between the two neutral bars is not of adequate gauge.
- The risk
- This condition, if not addressed, could result in an electrical fire.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the 12/14 gauge jumper wire with a 6 gauge jumper wire free of charge. The recall began on september 1, 2006. Owners may contact jayco at 1-800-283-8267.
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Jayco Designer: every year compared
All Designer years2007 Jayco Designer vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Jayco Designer | 0 | 3 | C | |
| 2007 Jayco Seneca | 4 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2007 Jayco Jay Feather | 3 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2007 Jayco Jay Flight | 3 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2007 Jayco Greyhawk | 3 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2007 Jayco Eagle | 2 | 3 | C | 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 2007 Jayco Designer
Does the 2007 Jayco Designer have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2007 Jayco Designer: labels (April 2007); structure (March 2007); wiring (August 2006). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2007 Jayco Designer had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2007 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 2007 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