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2008 Jayco Designer Recalls & Complaints

The 2008 Jayco Designer has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 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 2008 Jayco Designer. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2008 Jayco Designer owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Jayco Designer, describing incidents dated July 1, 2013 to May 8, 2021.

Most-cited components

  • Electrical System 2 complaints

Of the 2 complaints on file, 2 report a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11415843 · Filed

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JAYCO DESIGNER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE CONTACT STARTED TO SMELL THE BURNING OF PLASTIC. THE CONTACT OPENED THE BOTTOM STORAGE CAPSULE AND NOTICED THAT THE ELECTRICAL TRANSFER SWITCH WAS MELTED. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS…

  • ODI #10522811 · Filed

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JAYCO DESIGNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IOTA TRANSFER SWITCH BURNED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DISCONNECT THE SWITCH BEFORE IT BURNED DOWN, BUT THE CONTACT DID LOOSE ALL POWER IN THE TRAILER. THE CONTACT SPOKE TO THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID…

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Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable

NHTSA #17V746000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice

Reported November 21, 2017 · Jayco, Inc.

Potentially affected: 49,563 vehicles

Repair completion: 10.23% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified January 15, 2018

Defect description

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

Safety consequence

In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer 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 online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Transfer Switch

NHTSA #12V347000 · Electrical System · NHTSA notice

Reported July 23, 2012 · JAYCO, INC.

Potentially affected: 908 vehicles

Owners notified August 31, 2012 · Vehicles built June 15, 2006 – August 13, 2010 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

An improper electrical connection at the buss bar could lead to overheating and melting of the transfer switch, increasing the risk of a fire, injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transfer switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 31, 2012. Owners may contact Jayco at 1-800-283-8267.

Notes

Owners 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.

METAL TERMINAL RUBBER CRIMP CAP

NHTSA #08V300000 · Electrical System — 12V/24V/48V Battery · NHTSA notice

Reported July 3, 2008 · JAYCO, INC.

Potentially affected: 156 vehicles

Owners notified July 14, 2008

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

IF THE CAP WAS TO FALL OFF THE BATTERY CHARGE LINE, AN ELECTRICAL SHORT MAY OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE, CRASH, INJURY, OR DEATH.

Manufacturer remedy

OWNERS WILL BE REQUESTED TO INSPECT THE RUBBER CAPS AND REINSTALL THE CAPS IF INSTALLED INCORRECTLY. IF AN OWNER SO DESIRES, A DEALER CAN PERFORM THIS INSPECTION FOR THEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 14, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-800-283-8267.

Notes

CUSTOMERS MAY 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.

INCORRECT FEDERAL ID LABEL/FMVSS 120

NHTSA #08V100000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice

Reported March 5, 2008 · JAYCO, INC.

Potentially affected: 106 vehicles

Owners notified March 19, 2008 · Vehicles built June 11, 2007 – January 31, 2008 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

A MISPRINTED LABEL WOULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FEDERAL ID LABEL WITH THE CORRECT TIRE LOAD RANGE AND INFLATION PRESSURE LISTED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 19, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT 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.

Other Jayco Designer model years

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