NHTSA vehicle safety data
2005 Jayco Escapade Recalls & Complaints
The 2005 Jayco Escapade has 8 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 2005 Jayco Escapade. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2005 Jayco Escapade owner complaints
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Jayco Escapade, describing incidents dated July 13, 2006 to September 20, 2007.
Most-cited components
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10222477 · Filed
WAS RUNNING PROPANE HEATER; AFTER 2-3 HOUR SPAN THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR WENT OFF. CONTINUES TO GO OFF AFTER 2-3 HOURS RUNNING PROPANE HEATER. DOES NOT GO OFF WHEN RUNNING GENERATOR OR AIR CONDITIONER; ONLY WITH PROPANE HEATER. *TR
ODI #10189082 · Filed
PURCHASED BRAND NEW RV, WENT "DRY CAMPING" (WITHOUT UTILITIES) WITHIN 1 WEEK OF POSSESSION; ON GENERATOR, MICROWAVE LOST LOTS OF TIME, CAUSING MEALS TO BURN, ETC.; OVER LAST 10 MONTHS DEALERSHIP UNSUCCESSFULLY REPLACED (THEY SAY) 3 TIMES; RV MFG REFUSING SINCE DEC. TO DO MORE; TOLD BY GENERATOR MFG…
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.
SAFETY BELT BUCKLE/GM/CHEVROLET
NHTSA #06V210000 · Seat Belts · NHTSA notice
Reported June 14, 2006 · JAYCO, INC.
Potentially affected: 49 vehicles
Vehicles built June 4, 2003 – January 26, 2006 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON CHEVROLET CHASSIS, THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLES MAY NOT LATCH OR UNLATCH.
Safety consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, A SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Manufacturer remedy
GENERAL MOTORS IS CONDUCTING THIS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 05V558000) AND WILL INSPECT THE BUCKLES AND, IF FOUND TO BE INOPERATIVE, THE ENTIRE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY WOULD BE REPLACED. FOR BUCKLES FOUND TO BE OPERATIVE, DEALERS WILL REPLACE ONLY THE UPPER BUCKLE COVER. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR JAYCO AT 1-574-825-0608.
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.
ENGINE STALLING/FORD
NHTSA #06V095000 · Electrical System — Wiring · NHTSA notice
Reported March 31, 2006 · JAYCO, INC.
Potentially affected: 1,107 vehicles
Vehicles built November 1, 2002 – June 30, 2004 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD CHASSIS MAY EXPERIENCE STALLING WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING AND MAY OR MAY NOT RESTART.
Safety consequence
SHOULD THE ENGINE STALL, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Manufacturer remedy
FORD MOTOR COMPANY IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS WILL UPGRADE THE FUEL INJECTION CONTROL MODULE (FICM) WIRE HARNESS OR REPLACED, AND/OR HAVE A NEW INJECTION CONTROL PRESSURE (ICP)) SENSOR CONNECTOR INSTALLED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673 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.
BOSCH/HYDRO-BOOST/HYDRAULIC BRAKE
NHTSA #06V088000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA notice
Reported March 30, 2006 · JAYCO, INC.
Potentially affected: 199 vehicles
Vehicles built February 1, 2004 – October 31, 2004 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON CHEVROLET CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH BOSCH HYDRO-BOOST BRAKE ASSEMBLIES, THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER PRESSURE ACCUMULATOR MAY CRACK AND SEPARATE FROM THE HYDRO-BOOST ASSEMBLY DURING NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS.
Safety consequence
IF A SEPARATION OCCURRED AND THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE WERE OPEN, FRAGMENTS FROM THE ACCUMULATOR COULD CAUSE INJURY TO PEOPLE IN THE IMMEDIATE AREA. THE PRESENCE OF THIS CRACK OR FRACTURED SURFACE COULD ALLOW THE HYDRAULIC FLUID TO LEAK FROM THE ACCUMULATOR CIRCUIT OF THE BOOSTER ASSEMBLY. THE LOSS OF FLUID WOULD CAUSE INCREASED STEERING AND BRAKING EFFORT AND A CRASH MAY OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Manufacturer remedy
CHEVROLET IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. CHEVROLET WILL TEST THE HYDRO-BOOST ASSEMBLY FOR FUNCTIONAL OPERATION OF THE TWO-FUNCTION VALVE. IF THE HYDRO-BOOST ASSEMBLY FAILS THE TEST, DEALERS ARE TO REPLACE THE ASSEMBLY. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 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.
AIR FILTER ELEMENT MATERIAL
NHTSA #06V082000 · Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA notice
Reported March 28, 2006 · JAYCO, INC.
Potentially affected: 1,107 vehicles
Vehicles built November 1, 2002 – June 30, 2004 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD E-SERIES CHASSIS, THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT MATERIAL PROCESS RESULTED IN AN AIR FILTER PAPER ELEMENT THAT CAN SMOLDER OR BURN. THIS CHANGE IN FILTER PAPER COMPOSITION, COMBINED WITH THE CONFIGURATION OF THE AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM, MAY ALLOW HOT CARBON PARTICLES TO CONTACT THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT DURING CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS THAT CREATE HOT PARTICLES.
Safety consequence
THESE HOT PARTICLES MAY IGNITE THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM DAMAGE OR UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
FORD MOTOR COMPANY IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673 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.
HITCH RECEIVER MISSING REINFORCEMENT PLATE
NHTSA #05V556000 · Trailer Hitches · NHTSA notice
Reported December 16, 2005 · JAYCO, INC.
Potentially affected: 1,878 vehicles
Owners notified January 10, 2006 · Vehicles built July 11, 2003 – August 5, 2004 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE HITCH RECEIVER MAY HAVE MISSING REINFORCING PLATES. WHEN A LOAD IS APPLIED TO THE HITCH, IT MAY BECOME PARTIALLY DETACHED FROM THE FRAME IF THESE PLATES ARE MISSING.
Safety consequence
THIS CONDITION, IF NOT ADDRESSED, COULD RESULT IN A CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE REINFORCING PLATES WITH NEW HARDWARE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 10, 2006. 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.
TOWING PIGTAIL WIRES/BRAKE LIGHTS
NHTSA #05V476000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice
Reported October 14, 2005 · JAYCO, INC.
Potentially affected: 237 vehicles
Owners notified October 31, 2005 · Vehicles built November 18, 2002 – September 22, 2005 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON CHEVROLET C3500 (EXPRESS) CUTAWAY CHASSIS HAVE A TOWING PIGTAIL THAT WILL NOT SHOW BRAKE LIGHTS ON THE TOWED VEHICLE IF HOOKED TO THE TOWING PIGTAIL.
Safety consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A CRASH, INJURY OR DEATH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REWIRE THE TOWING PIGTAIL WIRES TO INCLUDE THE BRAKE LIGHT CIRCUIT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 31, 2005. 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.
BATTERY CABLE MELTING
NHTSA #05V008000 · Electrical System — 12V/24V/48V Battery — Cables · NHTSA notice
Reported January 12, 2005 · JAYCO, INC.
Potentially affected: 688 vehicles
Owners notified February 28, 2005 · Vehicles built July 13, 2004 – December 2, 2004 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES THE BATTERY CABLE MAY HAVE BEEN ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD.
Safety consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE THE CABLE TO MELT, CREATING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REROUTE AND/OR REPLACE THE BATTERY CABLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAYCO AT 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.
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