1999 Jayco DESIGNER: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
5 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
25,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1999 model year. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Structure is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 5 complaints (40.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Structure | 2 |
| Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs | 1 |
Structure: 2; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer: 1; Tires: 1; Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 4 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2006 | 1 |
2001: 1; 2002: 1; 2003: 2; 2006: 1
Pattern summary
Structure leads the component reports. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10011929 · 2003-03-17 (March 17, 2003)
THE REFRIGERATOR WAS INOPERATIVE, THERE WAS A RECALL REGARDING THE ISSUE, HOWEVER THE RECALL WAS FOR SIMILAR MAKES/MODELS. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10011929 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10046415 · 2003-11-05 (November 5, 2003)
ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS PASSENGER'S SIDE FRONT AND DRIVER'S SIDE REAR TIRES BLEW OUT. DEALERSHIP REPLACED BOTH TIRES, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE BLOW OUT WAS UNDETERMINED.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 25,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10046415 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10156712 · 2006-05-03 (May 3, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE ARE NO PROBLEMS WITH THE CAMPER. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, #01V251000 ON THE VEHICLE REGARDING THE STRUCTURE. THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE ARE NOT AVAILABLE AT THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP. THE MANUFACTURER CONFIRMED THE PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10156712 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 564168 · 2002-01-29 (January 29, 2002)
THE CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 01V-251, AND WANTED THE DEALER TO TOW HIS MOTOR HOME AND REPAIR IT, HOWEVER THE DEALER REFUSED TO TOW THE MOTOR HOME, HE TOLD THEM TO BRING THE MOTOR HOME IN SO HE CAN FIX THE RECALL. *YH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 564168 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 890554 · 2001-06-18 (June 18, 2001)
WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY RIGHT REAR WHEEL BOLT THAT HOLDS SPRING CAME OUT OF HOUSING, ABOUT 3 1/4 OF THE WAY. CONSUMER STATES COULD HAVE LOST WHOLE AXLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 890554 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
01V251000 · Structure
Reported: 2001-08-01 (August 1, 2001)
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.
Consequence: IF THIS OCCURRED, THE SECTION COULD FALL TO THE PAVEMENT, POTENTIALLY CAUSING A CRASH FOR FOLLOWING VEHICLES.
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗06V320000 · Vehicle Speed Control
Reported: 2006-08-30 (August 30, 2006)
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.
Consequence: OVERHEATING COULD RESULT IN SMOKE OR BURNING, AND IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗08V243000 · Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Reported: 2008-06-03 (June 3, 2008)
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.
Consequence: EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗