NHTSA vehicle safety data

2003 Jayco Kiwi Recalls & Complaints

The 2003 Jayco Kiwi has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Jayco dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2003 Jayco Kiwi. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2003 Jayco Kiwi owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2003 Jayco Kiwi, describing incidents dated October 1, 2005.

Most-cited components

Wheels 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #10185093 · Filed March 14, 2007
TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE 2003 JAYCO KIWI HAD RUST FORMING AROUND THE RIM OF ALL 4 TIRES. RUST WAS THE ENTIRE WHEEL AND THE VALVE STEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE SITUATION ,AND THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT THE TRAILER WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THE REPAIR COSTS WOULD NOT BE COVERED. HE…

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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.

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).

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2003 Jayco Kiwi. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 Jayco Kiwi.

Wheels

ODI #10185093

Incident: October 1, 2005 · Filed: March 14, 2007

TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE 2003 JAYCO KIWI HAD RUST FORMING AROUND THE RIM OF ALL 4 TIRES. RUST WAS THE ENTIRE WHEEL AND THE VALVE STEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE SITUATION ,AND THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT THE TRAILER WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THE REPAIR COSTS WOULD NOT BE COVERED. HE WAS CONCERNED THAT WHEN HE TOOK THE TRAILER ON THE ROAD THE WHEELS COULD CRACK AROUND THE LUGS:NUTS. *AK

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