1996 JAYCO DESIGNER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1996 JAYCO DESIGNER
The 1996 JAYCO DESIGNER has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. The most commonly reported problems involve the Structure (1 complaint), Tirestreadbelt (1 complaint), and Unknown Or Other (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1996 JAYCO DESIGNER
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1996 JAYCO DESIGNER, potentially affecting up to 18,566 vehicles.
Recall 01V251000 — STRUCTURE
| 12,281 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: IF THIS OCCURRED, THE SECTION COULD FALL TO THE PAVEMENT, POTENTIALLY CAUSING A CRASH FOR FOLLOWING VEHICLES.
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...
View full details →Recall 06V320000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
| 6,285 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.
Consequence: OVERHEATING COULD RESULT IN SMOKE OR BURNING, AND IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1996 JAYCO DESIGNER
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 JAYCO DESIGNER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirestreadbelt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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.
WE HAVE HAD 4 TIRES LOOSE TREAD ON OUR JAYCO 5TH WHEEL TRAILER. THE TIRES ARE GOODYEAR LT215/85R/16 LOAD RANGE E. OUR TIRES NEVER LOST AIR. WE DROVE TO CAMPING WORLD IN MYRTLE BEACH FROM I95 ONLY ON THE STEEL TREAD AND THEY DID NOT LOOSE AIR OR GO FLAT. WHEN PURCHASING THE TIRES THE DEALER FELT THE ONE TIRE WAS STILL TOO GOOD TO BE REPLACED BUT SINCE IT WAS ONE OF THE ORIGINAL TIRES WE SAID TO CUT IT AND GIVE US 4 NEW TIRES. WE DID HEAVY DAMAGE TO OUR BRAKES, SLIDEOUT AND COACH DAMAGE. THANKFULLY NO INJURIES OCCURED TO US OR ANYOTHER PEOPLE BEHIND US. GOODYEAR WILL ADMIT TO NOTHING I TRIED BEFORE. BUT FOUND A LETTER DATED 11/7/2000 WHERE THEY HAVE A SLIENT RECALL ON LOAD RANGE E TIRES.
THE PLASTIC PIECE ON THE TRAILER'S BOTTOM COVERING THE INSULATION,GAVE WAY DUE TO THE BOLTS COMING OUT. THIS CAUSED THE INSULATION TO FALL OFF TRAILER'S BOTTOM. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1996 JAYCO DESIGNER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 JAYCO DESIGNER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 JAYCO DESIGNER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 JAYCO DESIGNER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the JAYCO DESIGNER
- 1991 JAYCO DESIGNER — 0 complaints
- 1992 JAYCO DESIGNER — 0 complaints
- 1993 JAYCO DESIGNER — 0 complaints
- 1995 JAYCO DESIGNER — 4 complaints
- 1996 JAYCO DESIGNER (current)
- 1997 JAYCO DESIGNER — 14 complaints
- 1998 JAYCO DESIGNER — 3 complaints
- 1999 JAYCO DESIGNER — 7 complaints
- 2000 JAYCO DESIGNER — 5 complaints
- 2001 JAYCO DESIGNER — 0 complaints
Other JAYCO Models
- JAYCO EAGLE — 67 total complaints
- JAYCO PRECEPT — 66 total complaints
- JAYCO JAYCO — 64 total complaints
- JAYCO GREYHAWK — 30 total complaints
- JAYCO SENECA — 29 total complaints
- JAYCO ALANTE — 23 total complaints
- JAYCO JAY FLIGHT — 18 total complaints
- JAYCO REDHAWK — 17 total complaints