2008 JAYCO DESIGNER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 JAYCO DESIGNER
The 2008 JAYCO DESIGNER has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical System (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2008 JAYCO DESIGNER
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2008 JAYCO DESIGNER, potentially affecting up to 50,733 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 →Recall 12V347000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 908 vehicles affected
Defect: Jayco is recalling certain model year 2007 Greyhawk Class C motorhomes; model year 2008 and 2010 Seneca Class C motorhomes; model year 2009 and 2011 Eagle Fifth-wheel; 2010 Recon fifth-wheel; and model year 2008-2010 Designer fifth wheel vehicles manufactured from June 15, 2006, through August 13, 2010 for an improper electrical connection at the buss bar on the Iota-brand transfer...
Consequence: An improper electrical connection at the buss bar could lead to overheating and melting of the transfer switch, increasing the risk of a fire, injury or death.
Remedy: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transfer switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 31, 2012. Owners may contact Jayco at 1-800-283-8267.
View full details →Recall 08V300000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
| 156 vehicles affected
Defect: JAYCO IS RECALLING 156 MY 2009 RECON, EAGLE, AND DESIGNER FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR IF THE METAL TERMINAL RUBBER CRIMP CAP WAS NOT INSTALLED CORRECTLY.
Consequence: IF THE CAP WAS TO FALL OFF THE BATTERY CHARGE LINE, AN ELECTRICAL SHORT MAY OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE, CRASH, INJURY, OR DEATH.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE REQUESTED TO INSPECT THE RUBBER CAPS AND REINSTALL THE CAPS IF INSTALLED INCORRECTLY. IF AN OWNER SO DESIRES, A DEALER CAN PERFORM THIS INSPECTION FOR THEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 14, 2008. OWNERS...
View full details →Recall 08V100000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 106 vehicles affected
Defect: JAYCO IS RECALLING 106 MY 2008 DESIGNER FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS FAILING TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." A TYPOGRAPHICAL ERROR WAS MADE STATING THE TIRE LOAD RANGE AND THE INFLATION PRESSURE ON THE FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION LABEL FOR THE REAR AXLE.
Consequence: A MISPRINTED LABEL WOULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FEDERAL ID LABEL WITH THE CORRECT TIRE LOAD RANGE AND INFLATION PRESSURE LISTED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 19, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-800-283-8267.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 JAYCO DESIGNER
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 JAYCO DESIGNER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JAYCO DESIGNER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE CONTACT STARTED TO SMELL THE BURNING OF PLASTIC. THE CONTACT OPENED THE BOTTOM STORAGE CAPSULE AND NOTICED THAT THE ELECTRICAL TRANSFER SWITCH WAS MELTED. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO HAVE IT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS RELATING THE ISSUE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V347000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THEIR VEHICLE WAS NOT LISTED UNDER ANY RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JAYCO DESIGNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IOTA TRANSFER SWITCH BURNED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DISCONNECT THE SWITCH BEFORE IT BURNED DOWN, BUT THE CONTACT DID LOOSE ALL POWER IN THE TRAILER. THE CONTACT SPOKE TO THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER:12V347000(ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), BUT WAS TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 300. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2008 JAYCO DESIGNER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 JAYCO DESIGNER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 JAYCO DESIGNER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 JAYCO DESIGNER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the JAYCO DESIGNER
- 2003 JAYCO DESIGNER — 0 complaints
- 2004 JAYCO DESIGNER — 2 complaints
- 2005 JAYCO DESIGNER — 0 complaints
- 2007 JAYCO DESIGNER — 0 complaints
- 2008 JAYCO DESIGNER (current)
- 2009 JAYCO DESIGNER — 1 complaint
- 2010 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