2017 Jayco Fifth Wheel Designer Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 7, 2021 · 0 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Designer years
Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2017 Jayco Fifth Wheel Designer so far. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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2017 Jayco Fifth Wheel Designer recalls (2)

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Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:lpg systemsJun 4, 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V425000 · 87,649 vehicles

Problem: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Jayco Designer, 2017-2021 Eagle HT, Eagle, Jay Feather, Jay Flight SLX, Jay Flight, North Point, Octane Superlite, Pinnacle, White Hawk, 2017-2020 Eagle HT, 2018-2021 Jay Flight Bungalow, 2017-2019 Octane, and 2019-2020 Eagle HTX travel trailers and fifth wheels equipped with a Winntec model 6020 two-stage propane regulator. The regulator may fail, causing an increase in propane pressure.

Risk: Increased propane pressure can enlarge the flames in gas appliances, increasing the risk of a fire.

Fix: Dealers will replace the regulator and test the propane system for leaks, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 3, 2021. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267.

Wheels:rimMar 14, 2017 · NHTSA campaign 17V167000 · 14 vehicles

Problem: Jayco Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2017 Designer fifth wheel recreational trailers equipped with the disk brake option. The steel rim of the spare tire may rub against the brake caliper.

Risk: The interference may generate enough heat to cause the tire to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the spare wheel with an aluminum rim with a new spare, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for the recall is 9901347.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

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YearComplaintsRecalls
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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Jayco Fifth Wheel Designer?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 2017 Jayco Fifth Wheel Designer?

Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2017 Jayco Fifth Wheel Designer a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Designer model years, the 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.