- The problem
- Certain motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units model numbers 442, 443, 452, ev452, 453, 462, ev462, 463, ev463, 482, ev482, 483, ev483, 874, and 875 manufactured between january 1987 and may 1995. These refrigerators can experience a break down in a rubber seal within the gas valve. As the rubber seal ages, a leak may occur, allowing propane gas to accumulate in the burner area.
- The risk
- The consequence can result in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.
- The fix
- Norcold will notify its customers and provide a replacement gas valve free of charge. 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 norcold service center at 1-800-667-3005.
Vehicle safety record
1990 Jayco Jay Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1990 Jayco Jay with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in October 2002 for the recreational vehicle / trailer. For comparison, the 1989 has 0 and the 1991 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Jay year, for its age
#220 most complained-about 1990 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1990 Jayco Jay problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1990 Jayco Jay 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
- The stop lamps on these trailers failed to comply with photometric requirements of fmvss 108.
- The risk
- Inadequate stop lights can cause motorist following thetrailer to miss a stop or turn signal, and an accident may result.
- The fix
- Replace the lenses of the stop lamps to comply with fmvss 108.
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1 complaints about the 1990 Jayco Jay
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Dt: on 5/30/05 while driving, the c channel of the a frame sheared off and separated from the frame on both left and right hand sides. It appeared to be metal fatigue or defective metal, but the welds were intact. The front of the camper dropped down and began scraping the ground. No abnormal behavior or noises prior to failure. Was cruising along about 55 mph, but may have occurred in construction zone, and just fell out as the vehicle went along. No previous problems with the trailer prior to failure.*Ak *nm
Jayco Jay: every year compared
All Jay yearsQuestions about the 1990 Jayco Jay
Does the 1990 Jayco Jay have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1990 Jayco Jay: recreational vehicle / trailer (October 2002); tail lights (May 1991). 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 1990 Jayco Jay?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (1).
How many complaints has the 1990 Jayco Jay had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 29, 2005 and the latest on September 29, 2005. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1990 Jayco Jay a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 44 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Jayco Jay 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.
What should I do if my 1990 Jayco Jay 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