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1999 Jayco Designer

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest May 3, 2006
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Jun 3, 2008
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 6 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1999 Jayco Designer, most frequently naming the body & structure, other / unspecified and tires & wheels categories. 3 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 1 manufacturer communication is on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Body & structure350.0%
  • Other / unspecified233.3%
  • Tires & wheels116.7%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

3 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
08V243000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Jun 3, 2008
74 units potentially affected
The defect: 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 remedy: 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.
JAYCO, INC.View on NHTSA.gov
06V320000

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Aug 30, 2006
6,285 units potentially affected
The defect: 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 remedy: 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.
JAYCO, INC.View on NHTSA.gov
01V251000

STRUCTURE

Aug 1, 2001
12,281 units potentially affected
The defect: 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 remedy: 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.
JAYCO, INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Body & structure
Filed May 3, 2006

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.

NHTSA ID
10156712
Incident
Feb 28, 2006
Tires & wheels
Filed Nov 5, 2003

ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS PASSENGER'S SIDE FRONT AND DRIVER'S SIDE REAR TIRES BLEW OUT. DEALERSHIP REPLACED BOTH TIRES, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE BLOW OUT WAS UNDETERMINED.*AK

NHTSA ID
10046415
Mileage
25,000 mi
Other / unspecified
Filed Mar 17, 2003

THE REFRIGERATOR WAS INOPERATIVE, THERE WAS A RECALL REGARDING THE ISSUE, HOWEVER THE RECALL WAS FOR SIMILAR MAKES/MODELS. *JB

NHTSA ID
10011929
Incident
Mar 17, 2003
Body & structure
Filed Jan 29, 2002

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

NHTSA ID
564168
Other / unspecified
Filed Jun 18, 2001

WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY RIGHT REAR WHEEL BOLT THAT HOLDS SPRING CAME OUT OF HOUSING, ABOUT 3 1/4 OF THE WAY. CONSUMER STATES COULD HAVE LOST WHOLE AXLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

NHTSA ID
890554
Incident
Sep 1, 2000
Body & structure
Filed Dec 9, 1999

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

NHTSA ID
853924
Incident
Nov 1, 1999

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

INC 22-067

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

JAYCO AND ENTEGRA COACH STORAGE TIPS. INSTRUCTIONS FOR STORING JAYCO AND ENTEGRA COACH DIESEL PUSHERS.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Jayco Designer by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2010130—
2009120—
2008240—
2007030—
2005020—
2004210—
2003022—
2002142—
2001030—
2000550—
1999Viewing630—
1998230—
19971151—
1996320—
1995420—
1993010—
1992020—
1991020—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.