2004 JAYCO DESIGNER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 JAYCO DESIGNER
The 2004 JAYCO DESIGNER has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT. The most commonly reported problem area is the Tires (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2004 JAYCO DESIGNER
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2004 JAYCO DESIGNER, potentially affecting up to 49,563 vehicles.
Recall 17V746000 — EQUIPMENT
| 49,563 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V746-9524.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach...
Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Jayco will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2004 JAYCO DESIGNER
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 JAYCO DESIGNER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tiresvalve | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 JAYCO DESIGNER FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILER. THE VEHICLE HAS GOODYEAR MARATHON TIRES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TREAD SEPARATED AND BLEW OUT THE SIDEWALL WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH. SHE HEARD A LOUD BOOM AND NOTICED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE HAD BLOWN; HOWEVER, THE STABILITY OF THE VEHICLE DID NOT CHANGE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE LESS THAN 2,000.
DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THE VALVE STEMS RUPTURED. THE CONSUMER CAUGHT SOME OF THE TIRES BEFORE THEY BLEW OUT. THE FAULTY VALVE STEMS CAUSED THE TIRES TO GO FLAT. THERE ARE ONLY 2,800 MILES ON THE TIRES ON THIS 2004 JAYCO 5TH WHEEL DESIGNER TRAILER. THE CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED JAYCO THROUGH HIS DEALER. JAYCO SAID THEY CONTACTED THE STEM MANUFACTURER AND IT WAS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR OF THE TIRE, AND JAYCO CAN NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. THIS IS THE FIRST INCIDENT WITH THESE TIRES AND IT WAS A TOTAL OF 6 WHEELS ON ALL LOCATIONS, FOUR TIRES WENT AT ONCE. THE OWNER JUST SO HAPPENED TO BE PULLING IN TO A CAMPGROUND WHEN HE NOTICED A PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER HEARD THE AIR LEAKING OUT FROM THE TIRES. THE CONSUMER THEN CONTACTED ROAD ASSISTANCE FOR HELP, BUT HAS NOT DRIVEN ON THE TIRES SINCE RETURNING HOME. THE CONSUMER DOES PLAN ON REPLACING THESE WITH STEEL VALVE STEMS. *NM
Safety Rating for the 2004 JAYCO DESIGNER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 JAYCO DESIGNER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 JAYCO DESIGNER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 JAYCO DESIGNER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the JAYCO DESIGNER
- 1999 JAYCO DESIGNER — 7 complaints
- 2000 JAYCO DESIGNER — 5 complaints
- 2001 JAYCO DESIGNER — 0 complaints
- 2002 JAYCO DESIGNER — 1 complaint
- 2003 JAYCO DESIGNER — 0 complaints
- 2004 JAYCO DESIGNER (current)
- 2005 JAYCO DESIGNER — 0 complaints
- 2007 JAYCO DESIGNER — 0 complaints
- 2008 JAYCO DESIGNER — 2 complaints
- 2009 JAYCO DESIGNER — 1 complaint
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