2000 Jayco Designer Recalls

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2000 Jayco Designer. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 08V243000Jun 3, 200874 vehicles potentially affected
  Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer
  Covers: Jayco Designer 1999–2001

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible 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.

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• 06V320000Aug 30, 20066,285 vehicles potentially affected
  Vehicle speed control
  Covers: Jayco Designer 1995–2002, Eagle 1994–2002, Greyhawk 2002 +1 more

  Reported issue: On certain motor homes built on ford chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.

  Possible 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.

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• 01V251000Aug 1, 200112,281 vehicles potentially affected
  Body and structure
  Covers: Jayco Designer 1996–2000

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible 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.

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• 01V128001Apr 10, 2001727 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
  Covers: Jayco Designer 2000–2001, Eagle 2000–2001

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: certain motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies produced by am-safe. On some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.

  Possible consequence: Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.

  Remedy: Dealers will repair the seat belts. Owner notification began october 23, 2000. 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 or am-safe at 1-219-266-8330.

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• 00V089000Mar 22, 2000432 vehicles potentially affected
  Unknown or other
  Covers: Jayco Designer 2000, Eagle 2000

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: mini motor homes. Certain pleated shades failed the requirements of fmvss no. 302, "flammability of interior materials."

  Possible consequence: If a fire occurred in the motor home, the pleated shades would burn at an accelerated rate, increasing the risk of personal injury.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the pleated shades on these motor homes.

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