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CarsLore / Makes / Jayco / Designer

Jayco Designer

Model years 1991–2010 in the US safety record. No model year stands out in owner complaints. Fewest complaints: 2002, 2009, 2010.

38owner complaints
23recall campaigns
20service bulletins
18model years on record

Complaints by model year

Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.

’91’95’98’01’04’08’91’95’98’01’04’08

NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026

Year by year

Model yearComplaintsRecallsBulletinsCrashes · fires
20101320 · 0
20091220 · 1
20082410 · 2
20070310 · 0
20050210 · 0
20042110 · 0
20030210 · 0
20021410 · 0
20010310 · 0
20005511 · 1
19996310 · 0
19982310 · 0
1997 Designer11510 · 0
19963210 · 0
19954210 · 2
19930110 · 0
19920210 · 0
19910210 · 0

A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections

Most common problems

  • Tires12
  • Structure10
  • Electrical system7
  • Equipment4
  • Trailer hitches3
  • Wheels1
  • Unknown or other1
  • Suspension1

NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years

Recalls

23 campaigns cover the Designer; the latest 12 are below.

17V746000 · Equipment21 Nov 2017 · 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2008, 2009, 2010

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 from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

12V347000 · Electrical system23 Jul 2012 · 2008, 2009, 2010

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 switches installed in the vehicles.

10V424000 · Equipment21 Sept 2010 · 2005

JAYCO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 LEGACY AND MODEL YEAR 2005 DESIGNER FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH DIMPLEX ELECTRAFLAME, SYMPHONY, OR OPTIFLAME BRANDED ELECTRIC FIREPLACES, STOVES, AND FIREPLACE INSERTS. THE PLUG IN REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER FOR THE FIREPLACE CAN OVERHEAT.

10V021000 · Equipment26 Jan 2010 · 2010

JAYCO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 EAGLE AND MODEL YEAR 2010 DESIGNER FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS. IN THE PRESENCE OF MOISTURE, A REMOTE ACTIVATION MODULE FOR THE LEVELING JACK MAY ACTIVATE AUTONOMOUSLY WITHOUT THE USE OF THE REMOTE CONTROL.

08V300000 · Electrical system3 Jul 2008 · 2008

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.

08V243000 · Equipment3 Jun 2008 · 1999, 2000, 2001

JAYCO IS RECALLING 74 MY 1999-2001 DESIGNER FIFTH WHEEL MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. A FATIGUE FAILURE IN THE SECTION OF THE COOLING UNIT WHICH CONTAINS THE REFRIGERANT COULD ALLOW THE LIQUID SOLUTION TO SLOWLY LEAK.

08V100000 · Equipment5 Mar 2008 · 2008

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.

07V185000 · Equipment27 Apr 2007 · 2007

CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, 'TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS.' THE FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION LABEL CONTAINS THE INCORRECT TIRE LOAD RANGE AND INFLATION PRESSURES.

07V118000 · Structure20 Mar 2007 · 2007

ON CERTAIN TRAVEL AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH HICKORY SPRINGS 'BIG EASY TRIPLE STEPS,' AN IMPROPER ENGAGEMENT OF THE BOTTOM STEP PIVOT ARM WITH THE FORMED STOP EDGE OF THE MIDDLE STEP SUPPORT BRACKET CAN RESULT IN THE BOTTOM STEP ROTATING TO AN UNSAFE DOWNWARD ANGLE.

06V331000 · Electrical system31 Aug 2006 · 2007

ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS, A JUMPER WIRE BETWEEN THE TWO NEUTRAL BARS IS NOT OF ADEQUATE GAUGE.

06V320000 · Vehicle speed control30 Aug 2006 · 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.

04V364000 · Wheels21 Jul 2004 · 2002, 2003

ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS, DUE TO VARIOUS FACTORS, INCLUDING EXCESSIVE PAINT COATING ON THE BRAKE HUB, THE ALUMINUM WHEELS COULD EXHIBIT LESSENED CLAMPING PRESSURE BETWEEN THE ALUMINUM WHEEL AND THE AXLE HUB ASSEMBLY.

NHTSA recalls