NHTSA vehicle safety data

2000 Jayco Designer Recalls & Complaints

The 2000 Jayco Designer has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 5 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Jayco dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2000 Jayco Designer. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2000 Jayco Designer owner complaints

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Jayco Designer, describing incidents dated June 1, 2002 to September 25, 2006.

Most-cited components

Structure 3 complaints
Equipment 1 complaint
Tires 1 complaint

Of the 5 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 1 a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #10181445 · Filed February 2, 2007
TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE 2000 NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR CAUGHT ON FIRE ON 09/25/06. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE JAYCO DESIGNER SERIES RV 5TH WHEEL THAT WAS PURCHASED WITH THE NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR HAD A DEFECTIVE REFRIGERATOR THAT HAD RECALL CAMPAIGN 02E019000 BACK IN 2002, HE JUST FOUND OUT ABOUT…
ODI #10105510 · Filed December 3, 2004
POOR DESIGN OF MOTOR HOME, THE VEHICLE IS OVERWEIGHT. *BF THE CONSUMER SUGGESTED THAT ONLY TWO FAMILY MEMBERS CAN RIDE IN THE VEHICLE, OTHERWISE THE FAMILY IS OVER WEIGHT. TWO TIRES HAD BLOWN AS A RESULT. *SC *JB
ODI #10094464 · Filed November 15, 2004
WELD DISCONNECTED FROM THE FRAME OF THE TRAILER WHILE DRIVING. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED.*AK TRAILER WAS TOWED A TOTAL OF 27000 MILES AT TIME OF FAILURE IN ALASKA TOTAL MILEAGE ON TRAILER 35000 MILES. *TC

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REFRIGERATOR/FIRE/NORCOLD

NHTSA #08V243000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice

Reported June 3, 2008 · JAYCO, INC.

Potentially affected: 74 vehicles

Owners notified June 23, 2008 · Vehicles built April 1, 1999 – April 11, 2001 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.

Manufacturer remedy

JAYCO IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS. NORCOLD WILL PROVIDE THERMAL SWITCH KITS TO OWNERS ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY FORMS AND INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 23, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101 OR JAYCO AT 1-574-825-5861.

Notes

CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH/FORD

NHTSA #06V320000 · Vehicle Speed Control · NHTSA notice

Reported August 30, 2006 · JAYCO, INC.

Potentially affected: 6,285 vehicles

Vehicles built July 1, 1993 – June 30, 2002 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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

Safety consequence

OVERHEATING COULD RESULT IN SMOKE OR BURNING, AND IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

FORD IS CONDUCTING THIS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 06V286) AND WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS INTO THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332 OR JAYCO AT 1-800-283-8267.

Notes

CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

JAYCO/FLOOR MATERIAL

NHTSA #01V251000 · Structure · NHTSA notice

Reported August 1, 2001 · JAYCO, INC.

Potentially affected: 12,281 vehicles

Owners notified September 28, 2001 · Vehicles built June 1, 1995 – June 30, 2000 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS. THE FASTENERS USED ON THE UNDERFLOOR CAN EITHER COME LOOSE OR PULL THROUGH THE UNDERFLOOR CAUSING PORTIONS OR ALL OF A SECTION OF UNDERFLOOR TO DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE.

Safety consequence

IF THIS OCCURRED, THE SECTION COULD FALL TO THE PAVEMENT, POTENTIALLY CAUSING A CRASH FOR FOLLOWING VEHICLES.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL ADD OR REPLACE FASTENERS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 28, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-219-825-5861.

Notes

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

JAYCO/AM-SAFE SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES

NHTSA #01V128001 · Seat Belts — Front — Buckle Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported April 10, 2001 · JAYCO, INC.

Potentially affected: 727 vehicles

Jayco campaign 9901035 · Owners notified October 23, 2000 · Vehicles built January 1, 2000 – September 30, 2000 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES PRODUCED BY AM-SAFE. ON SOME SEAT BELTS, THE BUCKLE AND CONNECTOR MAY UNLATCH DURING A COLLISION.

Safety consequence

SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE SEAT BELTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 23, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-219-825-5861 OR AM-SAFE AT 1-219-266-8330.

Notes

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

JAYCO/FMVSS 302/SHADES

NHTSA #00V089000 · Unknown or Other · NHTSA notice

Reported March 22, 2000 · JAYCO, INC.

Potentially affected: 432 vehicles

Owners notified March 13, 2000 · Vehicles built June 1, 1999 – December 13, 1999 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI MOTOR HOMES. CERTAIN PLEATED SHADES FAILED THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 302, "FLAMMABILITY OF INTERIOR MATERIALS."

Safety consequence

IF A FIRE OCCURRED IN THE MOTOR HOME, THE PLEATED SHADES WOULD BURN AT AN ACCELERATED RATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PLEATED SHADES ON THESE MOTOR HOMES.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATIONBEGAN MARCH 13,2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-877-825-4782. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2000 Jayco Designer. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

5 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 Jayco Designer.

Equipment

ODI #10181445

Fire

Incident: September 25, 2006 · Filed: February 2, 2007

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE 2000 NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR CAUGHT ON FIRE ON 09/25/06. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE JAYCO DESIGNER SERIES RV 5TH WHEEL THAT WAS PURCHASED WITH THE NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR HAD A DEFECTIVE REFRIGERATOR THAT HAD RECALL CAMPAIGN 02E019000 BACK IN 2002, HE JUST FOUND OUT ABOUT THE RECALL FROM READING HIS GOOD SAMARITAN MAGAZINE. THE INSURANCE ADJUSTER, FIRE INVESTIGATOR, AND THE FORENSIC DEPARTMENT DETERMINED THAT THE REFRIGERATOR NORCOLD WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE. THE CONTACT HAD ALL REPORTS NEEDED FOR THE INVESTIGATION. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS NEVER CONTACTED ABOUT THE RECALL. UPDATED 03/30/07. *JB

Structure

ODI #10105510

Incident: September 1, 2004 · Filed: December 3, 2004

POOR DESIGN OF MOTOR HOME, THE VEHICLE IS OVERWEIGHT. *BF THE CONSUMER SUGGESTED THAT ONLY TWO FAMILY MEMBERS CAN RIDE IN THE VEHICLE, OTHERWISE THE FAMILY IS OVER WEIGHT. TWO TIRES HAD BLOWN AS A RESULT. *SC *JB

Structure

ODI #10094464

Incident: June 5, 2004 · Filed: November 15, 2004

WELD DISCONNECTED FROM THE FRAME OF THE TRAILER WHILE DRIVING. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED.*AK TRAILER WAS TOWED A TOTAL OF 27000 MILES AT TIME OF FAILURE IN ALASKA TOTAL MILEAGE ON TRAILER 35000 MILES. *TC

Tires

ODI #8022527

Crash

Incident: June 1, 2002 · Filed: November 8, 2002

ALL THE TIRES EXPERIENCED BLOWOUTS WITHIN 3 MONTHS. THE TIRES WERE TAKEN BACK TO THE DISTRIBUTOR WHO INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THEY WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO REPLACE THE TIRES. MANUFACTURER IS NOT ABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE DEFECT (GOODYEAR TIRES - 225/75R15 - 2000 JAYCO DESIGNER TRAILER, DOT UNKNOWN). *TS *TT *NLM

Structure

ODI #8019778

Incident: June 5, 2002 · Filed: September 30, 2002

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE CROSS WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE IS TOO HEAVY,CAUSING TIRES TO BLOW OUT EXCESSIVELY.HAD VEHICLE WEIGHTED WITH A CERTIFIED SCALE. CONTACTED DEALER. NLM THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED TIRE FAILURE THREE TIMES. TWICE THE FAILURE OCCURED AT LEFT REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE RIGHT REAR TIRE FAILED ONCE. *YH

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