2004 Jayco Designer problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires:valve (1) · Tires (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Equipment 2017-11-21 · campaign 17V746000 · 49,563 vehicles
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 from the v
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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 online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.
Service bulletins (1)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2022-05-17 · INC 22-067 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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What owners report
2008-09-30 · Tires · 2,000 mi“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 failur…”
2005-08-12 · Tires:valve · 1,800 mi“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 manufact…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.