2000 JAYCO JB KIWI — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2000 JAYCO JB KIWI
The 2000 JAYCO JB KIWI has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with TRAILER HITCHES. The most commonly reported problems involve the Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systemswater Heater (1 complaint), Tires (1 complaint), and Trailer Hitches (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2000 JAYCO JB KIWI
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2000 JAYCO JB KIWI, potentially affecting up to 760 vehicles.
Recall 00V169000 — TRAILER HITCHES
| 760 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 23' TRAVEL TRAILERS. THE DESIGN INCORPORATES ALL OF THE LIQUID STORAGE TANKS BEHIND THE AXLE, SO THAT WHEN THE TANKS ARE FULL OR OTHER MATERIALS ARE IMPROPERLY LOADED, TRAILER HITCH WEIGHT IS REDUCED.
Consequence: THE VEHICLE BECOMES DIFFICULT TO TOW AT SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 50 MILES PER HOUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL ADD ADDITIONAL WEIGHT TO THE A-FRAME OF THE TRAVEL TRAILER, REVISE THE FEDERAL AND WEIGHT LABELS, AND TOWING INSTRUCTIONS, AND HIGHER CAPACITY TIRES WILL BE ADDED TO ACCOMMODATE THE ADDED WEIGHT.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2000 JAYCO JB KIWI
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 JAYCO JB KIWI. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systemswater Heater | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 JAYCO JB KIWI. THE VEHICLE HAS GOODYEAR TIRES, SIZE FT/175/80D/R13. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FOUR BLOW OUTS. THERE WERE VARIOUS TIRES ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT LOOKED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL AND IT STATED THAT THE TIRE REQUIREMENT SHOULD BE FT/175/80/R16 WITH A MAX LOAD OF 1,100. THE GROSS WEIGHT OF THE RV WAS 3,350. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE LOAD SPECIFICATIONS OF THE TIRES WERE INADEQUATE FOR THE MAKE, WHICH INEVITABLY CAUSED A FAILURE. SHE TOOK THE RV TO THE DEALER AND THE TIRES WERE REPLACED. UPON INSPECTION, A TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED CLASS D TIRES; HOWEVER, RIMS WITH A THIRTEEN INCH DIAMETER ARE UNAVAILABLE IN CLASS D. THE CONTACT IS IN THE PROCESS OF NOTIFYING THE MANUFACTURER. THE UPDATED 03-04-09 *BFFAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE NOT APPLICABLE. THE CONSUMER WISHED TO CANCEL THE COMPLAINT. UPDATED 03/05/09. *JB
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 JAYCO JB KIWI. THE VEHICLE HAS GOODYEAR TIRES, SIZE FT/175/80D/R13. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FOUR BLOW OUTS. THERE WERE VARIOUS TIRES ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT LOOKED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL AND IT STATED THAT THE TIRE REQUIREMENT SHOULD BE FT/175/80/R16 WITH A MAX LOAD OF 1,100. THE GROSS WEIGHT OF THE RV WAS 3,350. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE LOAD SPECIFICATIONS OF THE TIRES WERE INADEQUATE FOR THE MAKE, WHICH INEVITABLY CAUSED A FAILURE. SHE TOOK THE RV TO THE DEALER AND THE TIRES WERE REPLACED. UPON INSPECTION, A TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED CLASS D TIRES; HOWEVER, RIMS WITH A THIRTEEN INCH DIAMETER ARE UNAVAILABLE IN CLASS D. THE CONTACT IS IN THE PROCESS OF NOTIFYING THE MANUFACTURER. THE UPDATED 03-04-09 *BFFAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE NOT APPLICABLE. THE CONSUMER WISHED TO CANCEL THE COMPLAINT. UPDATED 03/05/09. *JB
WATER HEATER WAS LEAKED .*YH
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL AND TOOK THE TRAILER TO THE DEALER FOR THE REQUIRED REPAIRS. THE LARGER TIRES WERE INSTALLED BUT THE ADDITIONAL WEIGHT TO BE ADDED TO THE TRAILER WAS NOT AVAILABLE AT THAT TIME (00V-169). *YH
Safety Rating for the 2000 JAYCO JB KIWI
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 JAYCO JB KIWI in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 JAYCO JB KIWI
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 JAYCO JB KIWI
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the JAYCO JB KIWI
- 2000 JAYCO JB KIWI (current)
Other JAYCO Models
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- JAYCO PRECEPT — 66 total complaints
- JAYCO JAYCO — 64 total complaints
- JAYCO DESIGNER — 43 total complaints
- JAYCO GREYHAWK — 30 total complaints
- JAYCO SENECA — 29 total complaints
- JAYCO ALANTE — 23 total complaints
- JAYCO JAY FLIGHT — 18 total complaints