Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling various 2002-2016 recreational vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at...
2007-2017 · 10 model years
Jayco Melbourne Class C Problems by year
Owners have filed 7 complaints about the Jayco Melbourne Class C across 10 model years, and it has 2 recalls. The 2008 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (2), while 2017 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the electrical system, followed by the body, doors & structure.
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Melbourne Class C complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Melbourne Class C problems
Jayco Melbourne Class C recalls 2
Jayco, Inc., (Jayco) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 and 2011 Greyhawk Class C motorhomes, model year 2008-2011 Melbourne Class C motorhomes, and 2008-2010 Octane Sport Utility travel trailers manufactured from May 21, 2007, through September 10...
Latest Melbourne Class C complaints
L-shaped mounting bracket attached to chassis that secures RV leveling system hydraulic pump broke off causing the entire hydraulic pump assembly to loosely suspend under body frame and leak hydraulic fluid onto highway.
I own a vehicle which has 2 recalls associated with it. Mercedes says they are not responsible for the recall, sent me to Freightliner, who says they are not responsible, and sent me back to Mercedes. My vehicle VIN is [[redacted]]. Please help me, these are both important safety recalls. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
The frame appears to be bending just aft of the differential on the passenger side dropping the rear of the motorhome and causing internal damage to the coach at the spot of the bend. Numerous complaints to jayco have been made. Jayco modified the frame on this e450 by adding a section into the frame. This condition has happened over time and was noticed in the frst 4 years of ownership. I bought this coach new. I had it inspected and the inspecion only revealed that there was a problem, with no further...
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description of the problem. There hasve been no incidents related to this problem. Picture #1 is a view of the floor that shos it is bowing. #2 Shows how the cabinet at floor level has broken and opened up. Picture #3 shows the first problem experienced with this rig, wherre the after section of the overload springs were catching on the frame. This was fixed by removing a section of the spring.
Rv was parked in a site at an rv resort. Electrical service provided via a shoreline cable to resort power. Electrical service suddenly stopped. Repair shop found that the iota engineering its - 30rl automatic transfer switch was melted and burned. A recall was found online # 12v451000, that stated in the text that some 2008 models were effected. Jayco refuse to reimburse us for the replacement saying our rv is not part of recall. This part could have caused a fire in the rv. We are most concerned for the safety of owners of this vehicle. We have the burned and melted switch box and photos of the damage. It seems to us to be the same safety issue as the recall describes *dt *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jayco melbourne class c equipped with a 2008 ford e-450. The contact stated that while parked, a strong electrical odor emitted inside the vehicle. The contact disabled the circuit breakers and noticed that the iota transfer switch wires were completely melted. There were no flames visible. The vin was not included in the nhtsa campaign number: 12v451000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 7,000. The melted iota transfer switch and associated wiring was repaired at a cost of $243. Complainant still has the melted transfer switch.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jayco melbourne class c. While driving at various speeds, the contact noticed a bump on the floor where the rear axle was located. Upon further inspection, the contact noticed that the spring underneath the vehicle was pushing against the subframe where the rear axle was located, causing the bump. The vehicle was taken back to the manufacturer multiple times and multiple parts were replaced; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 8,000.
Questions about the Jayco Melbourne Class C
Which Jayco Melbourne Class C years have the most problems?
Which Jayco Melbourne Class C years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Jayco Melbourne Class C problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the electrical system (3), body, doors & structure (2), airbags (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Jayco Melbourne Class C have?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls across all Jayco Melbourne Class C model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
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