1999 JAYCO DESIGNER FW — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1999 JAYCO DESIGNER FW
The 1999 JAYCO DESIGNER FW has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER. The most commonly reported problem area is the Tires (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1999 JAYCO DESIGNER FW
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1999 JAYCO DESIGNER FW, potentially affecting up to 7,374 vehicles.
Recall 02V279001 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 5,830 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS, MOTOR HOMES, AND FIFTH WHEEL CAMPERS EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS, MODEL NUMBERS N841, N821, N641, AND N621. THESE REFRIGERATORS CAN EXPERIENCE A COOLING SYSTEM LEAK CAUSED BY OPERATION IN THE AC ELECTRIC MODE. IF A LEAK OCCURS, THE COOLING PERFORMANCE OF THE REFRIGERATOR WILL DETERIORATE, REQUIRING IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT OF THE COOLING UNIT.
Consequence: EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT IN THE AC ELECTRIC MODE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: NORCOLD WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS. 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 AT 1-800-767-9101...
View full details →Recall 02V277001 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 1,544 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS MODEL NUMBERS 1200LR AND 1200RIM WITH SERIAL NUMBERS BETWEEN 700000 AND 1008700 AND MANUFACTURED BETWEEN DECEMBER 1996 AND FEBRUARY 1999. THESE REFRIGERATORS CAN EXPERIENCE LOW CYCLE FATIGUE FAILURE WHICH CAN LEAD TO THE LIQUID SOLUTION SLOWLY LEAKING FROM THE SEALED, PRESSURIZED COOLING UNIT THROUGH A SMALL CRACK.
Consequence: IF A LEAK OCCURS AND THE UNIT IS CONTINUALLY OPERATED, HYDROGEN GAS MAY BE EXPELLED AND CAN BE IGNITED, RESULTING IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: NORCOLD WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT COOLING UNIT 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1999 JAYCO DESIGNER FW
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 JAYCO DESIGNER FW. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
PURCHASED FOUR NEW CARLISLE RV TIRES ON MARCH 4 2009, SIZE 225/75 R15/E1, ONE TIRE EXPLODED IN AUGUST 2009 AND THE SECOND ONE EXPLODED ON JANUARY 31 1010 CAUSING SOME DAMAGE TO RV. THIS IS A1999 FIFTH WHEEL THAT HAD GOODYEAR AND MAXXIS TIRES AS THE TWO PREVIOUS SETS WITH LOAD RANGE D AND NO PROBLEMS AT ALL. *TR
Safety Rating for the 1999 JAYCO DESIGNER FW
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 JAYCO DESIGNER FW in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 JAYCO DESIGNER FW
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 JAYCO DESIGNER FW
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the JAYCO DESIGNER FW
- 1998 JAYCO DESIGNER FW — 0 complaints
- 1999 JAYCO DESIGNER FW (current)
- 2000 JAYCO DESIGNER FW — 0 complaints
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