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2002 Jayco Legacy Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2002 Jayco Legacy has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 57,020 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT 17V746000 2017-11-21 49,563 affected
Defect

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,…

Consequence

In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

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…

EQUIPMENT 09V288000 2009-07-23 273 affected
Defect

JAYCO IS RECALLING 273 MODEL YEAR 2002-2004 LEGACY FIFTH WHEEL MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD MODEL 1200LRIM REFRIGERATORS, MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 1, 2001 TO DECEMBER 31, 2002, WITH SERIAL NUMBERS BETWEEN 1273701 AND 1536607, NON-CONSECUTIVELY. A FATIGUE FAILURE IN THE SECTION OF THE COOLING UNIT WHICH CONTAINS…

Consequence

IF A LEAK OCCURS AND THE UNIT IS CONTINUES TO OPERATE, HYDROGEN GAS MAY BE EXPELLED AND CAN BE IGNITED, RESULTING IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy

JAYCO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE VEHICLE'S REFRIGERATOR WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-800-283-8267 OR NORCOLD'S RECALL CENTER AT 1-800-767-9101.

WHEELS 04V364000 2004-07-21 742 affected
Defect

ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS, DUE TO VARIOUS FACTORS, INCLUDING EXCESSIVE PAINT COATING ON THE BRAKE HUB, THE ALUMINUM WHEELS COULD EXHIBIT LESSENED CLAMPING PRESSURE BETWEEN THE ALUMINUM WHEEL AND THE AXLE HUB ASSEMBLY.

Consequence

THIS COULD LEAD TO WHEEL SEPARATION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT ALL WHEELS, LUGS, STUDS AND MATING SURFACES, AND REMOVE PAINT FROM THE MATING SURFACES OF THE WHEEL AND HUB. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-219-825-5861.

EQUIPMENT 03V383000 2003-10-09 6,442 affected
Defect

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.

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.

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…

Defect investigations

Investigation EA04019 Opened 2004-07-02 · closed 2005-05-19

WHEEL SEPARATIONS

JAYCO IS CONDUCTING CAMPAIGN 04V-364 TO ADDRESS 742 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SIX LUG ALUMINUM WHEELS.ODI IS INITIATING A RECALL QUERY TO FURTHER INVESTIGATE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH EIGHT LUG ALUMINUM WHEELS SINCE THESE VEHICLES EXHIBIT A SMALL BUT PERSISTENT RATE OF WHEEL SEPARATIONS.

Investigation EA04019 Opened 2004-07-02 · closed 2005-05-19

WHEEL SEPARATIONS

JAYCO IS CONDUCTING CAMPAIGN 04V-364 TO ADDRESS 742 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SIX LUG ALUMINUM WHEELS.ODI IS INITIATING A RECALL QUERY TO FURTHER INVESTIGATE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH EIGHT LUG ALUMINUM WHEELS SINCE THESE VEHICLES EXHIBIT A SMALL BUT PERSISTENT RATE OF WHEEL SEPARATIONS.

Investigation PE04016 Opened 2004-02-18 · closed 2004-07-02

WHEEL SEPARATION

IN RESPONSE TO ODI'S JUNE 1, 2004 PE INQUIRY,JAYCO ADVISED ODI OF 58 WHEEL SEPARATION INCIDENTS THAT HAVE OCCURRED IN JAYCO PRODUCTS.THREE (3) ARE MODEL YEAR 2002-2003 TRAVEL TRAILERSAND FIFTY-FIVE (55) ARE MODEL YEAR 2001-2004 FIFTH WHEEL TOWABLE RVS EQUIPPED WITH ALUMINUM WHEELS.JAYCO HAS ALSO ADVISED ODI THAT AN…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2002 Jayco Legacy as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.