2003 JAYCO KIWI — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 JAYCO KIWI
The 2003 JAYCO KIWI 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, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER. The most commonly reported problem area is the Wheelsrim (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2003 JAYCO KIWI
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2003 JAYCO KIWI, potentially affecting up to 56,005 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 03V383000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 6,442 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH SAMSUNG MICROWAVE OVENS, THESE UNITS WERE PRODUCED WITH A DEFECTIVE PANEL. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR BETWEEN CIRCUIT PATTERNS ON THE MEMBRANE PANEL, ESPECIALLY OVERLAPPED BY A "JUMPER" OR JUMP WIRE. THIS MAY CAUSE THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS.
Consequence: AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR CAUSING THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS. THIS COULD RESULT IN EXCESSIVE HEAT, SMOKE, OR POSSIBLY A FIRE.
Remedy: SAMSUNG WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND REPAIR THE PANEL FREE OF CHARGE. IN THE MEANTIME, CONSUMERS SHOULD UNPLUG THEIR MICROWAVE, IF POSSIBLE. IF THE CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO UNPLUG THE MICROWAVE, THEY SHOULD LEAVE THE DOOR AJAR UNTIL THE PANEL IS...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2003 JAYCO KIWI
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 JAYCO KIWI. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelsrim | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE 2003 JAYCO KIWI HAD RUST FORMING AROUND THE RIM OF ALL 4 TIRES. RUST WAS THE ENTIRE WHEEL AND THE VALVE STEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE SITUATION ,AND THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT THE TRAILER WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THE REPAIR COSTS WOULD NOT BE COVERED. HE WAS CONCERNED THAT WHEN HE TOOK THE TRAILER ON THE ROAD THE WHEELS COULD CRACK AROUND THE LUGS:NUTS. *AK
Safety Rating for the 2003 JAYCO KIWI
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 JAYCO KIWI in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 JAYCO KIWI
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 JAYCO KIWI
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the JAYCO KIWI
- 2002 JAYCO KIWI — 1 complaint
- 2003 JAYCO KIWI (current)
Other JAYCO Models
- JAYCO EAGLE — 67 total complaints
- 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