NHTSA vehicle safety data
2002 Jayco Granite Ridge Recalls & Complaints
The 2002 Jayco Granite Ridge has 3 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 2002 Jayco Granite Ridge. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2002 Jayco Granite Ridge owner complaints
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Jayco Granite Ridge, describing incidents dated July 4, 2014 to August 6, 2015.
Most-cited components
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 1 complaint
- Tires 1 complaint
Of the 2 complaints on file, 1 reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #10747900 · Filed
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 JAYCO GRANITE RIDGE EQUIPPED WITH MICHELIN LTX M/S TIRES, SIZE: LT225/75 R16. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED BRIEFLY. WHILE MERGING TO THE EMERGENCY LANE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THE TREAD OF THE REAR RIGHT INSIDE DUAL TIRE SEPARATED. THE VEHICLE'S…
ODI #10608523 · Filed
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 JAYCO GRANITE RIDGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SMOKE WAS EMITTED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS A FIRE INSIDE OF THE SAMSUNG MICROWAVE. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY THE CONTACT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE…
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.
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/SAMSUNG/MICROWAVES
NHTSA #03V383000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice
Reported October 9, 2003 · JAYCO, INC.
Potentially affected: 6,442 vehicles
Vehicles built July 6, 2001 – October 15, 2003 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH SAMSUNG MICROWAVE OVENS, THESE UNITS WERE PRODUCED WITH A DEFECTIVE PANEL. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR BETWEEN CIRCUIT PATTERNS ON THE MEMBRANE PANEL, ESPECIALLY OVERLAPPED BY A "JUMPER" OR JUMP WIRE. THIS MAY CAUSE THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS.
Safety consequence
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR CAUSING THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS. THIS COULD RESULT IN EXCESSIVE HEAT, SMOKE, OR POSSIBLY A FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
SAMSUNG WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND REPAIR THE PANEL FREE OF CHARGE. IN THE MEANTIME, CONSUMERS SHOULD UNPLUG THEIR MICROWAVE, IF POSSIBLE. IF THE CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO UNPLUG THE MICROWAVE, THEY SHOULD LEAVE THE DOOR AJAR UNTIL THE PANEL IS REPLACED. CONSUMERS SHOULD NEVER USE THE MICROWAVE OVEN FOR STORAGE OR LEAVE ANY TOWELS, PAPER, CLOTH OR OTHER PRODUCTS IN THE MICROWAVE AFTER USE. 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 SAMSUNG AT 800-932-3837 OR JAYCO AT 1-574-825-0608.
Notes
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Other Jayco Granite Ridge model years
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