The 2000 Jayco Designer has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 19,799 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the structure. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
EQUIPMENT08V2430002008-06-0374 affected
Defect
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.
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.
STRUCTURE01V2510002001-08-0112,281 affected
Defect
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.
SEAT BELTS01V1280012001-04-10727 affected
Defect
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.
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.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER00V0890002000-03-22432 affected
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI MOTOR HOMES. CERTAIN PLEATED SHADES FAILED THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 302, "FLAMMABILITY OF INTERIOR MATERIALS."
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.
Complaints by component
STRUCTURE
2
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
1
1fires
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
1
TIRES
1
1crashes
Total complaints5
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Tl*- the contact stated that the 2000 norcold refrigerator caught on fire on 09/25/06. The contact stated that the jayco designer series rv 5th wheel that was purchased with the norcold refrigerator had a defective refrigerator that had recall campaign 02e019000 back in 2002, he just found out…”
“Poor design of motor home, the vehicle is overweight. *bf the consumer suggested that only two family members can ride in the vehicle, otherwise the family is over weight. Two tires had blown as a result. *sc *jb”
“Weld disconnected from the frame of the trailer while driving. Manufacturer was contacted.*ak trailer was towed a total of 27000 miles at time of failure in alaska total mileage on trailer 35000 miles. *tc”
“Consumer states that the cross weight of the vehicle is too heavy,causing tires to blow out excessively.had vehicle weighted with a certified scale. Contacted dealer. Nlm the consumer experienced tire failure three times. Twice the failure occured at left rear of the vehicle. The right rear tire…”
“All the tires experienced blowouts within 3 months. The tires were taken back to the distributor who informed the consumer that they would not be able to replace the tires. Manufacturer is not able to determine the cause of the defect (goodyear tires - 225/75r15 - 2000 jayco designer trailer, dot…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2000 Jayco Designer as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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