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...
Body, doors & structure
Jayco Designer Body problems by year
10 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Jayco Designer's body, doors & structure. Doors, hoods and latches, frame rust, sunroofs, leaks, trim and structural failures.
Body complaints by model year
Body recalls
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.
Vehicle description: fifth wheel and travel trailers. Rivets used to secure the step risers on these vehicles are the wrong size. The rivets are too short in length and under stress can allow the step treads to become unattached from the mounting bracket.
Staples were used to fasten the step box on the rear corners instead of screws.
Latest Designer body complaints
The 6" channel welded across the front of the fifth wheel pin box broke in half causing the trailer to drop.This is the point of attachment of the fifth wheel to the tow vehicle. The channel supports the front part of the king pin box. On removal of the sheet metal under the gooseneck part of the trailer it exposed the channel broke into on the right side of the pin box, the metal on the left side ripped open, the back of the pin box attachment broke loose and metal ripped out. One weld was broken. I have been...
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intouch with jayco but they say it is not their problem. They say that this unit is 13 years old and I will have to repair. The problem is that the metal used for this major stress point is to thin and inferior. The continued flexing of these components cause them to break after time and the result can cause serious injuries to the occupants of the tow vehicle as well as other unsuspecting motorist. Repair of this will only move the flex point to the side of the weld and again after continuous flexing break again. This is a major safety issue and should be handled asap. There is no way of knowing how many units are traveling our highways that are only seconds away from tragedy. I have pictures to show if so needed. *Tr
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 jayco designer. The contact received recall notice # 01v251000 (structure). For more than a year, the contact had been to three dealers and the vehicle still had not been repaired. The dealer finally received the part, but was unable to repair the vehicle at that time. No other vehicle information is available.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data