2002 Jayco Designer Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Designer years
- Not enough data 9th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2002 Jayco Designer. That ranks 9th out of 15 Designer model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (1 complaints, 100%). There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 1owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Jayco Designer problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2002 Jayco Designer recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment
Problem: 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, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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 Safety Recall" for more information.
Vehicle speed control
Problem: On certain motor homes built on ford chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.
Risk: Overheating could result in smoke or burning, and in an underhood fire.
Fix: 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.
Wheels
Problem: 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.
Risk: This could lead to wheel separation, which could result in a crash.
Fix: 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:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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 leave any towels, paper, cloth or other products in the microwave after use. 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 samsung at 800-932-3837 or jayco at 1-574-825-0608.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Wheel separations (EA04019) — opened Jul 2, 2004, closed May 19, 2005, led to recall 04V364000.
- Wheel separation (PE04016) — opened Feb 18, 2004, closed Jul 2, 2004.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Had all 4 old trailer tires replaced with carlisle tires. After just 5000 miles i had one blow out, had it replaced. Another 500 miles noticed a bulge on another of the carlisle tires and had it replaced and left for a 200 mile trip afterwards and lost the 3rd carlisle tire to another blow out…
Other Jayco Designer years
← 2001 Designer · 2003 Designer →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Designer | 1 | 3 |
| 2009 Designer | 1 | 2 |
| 2008 Designer | 2 | 4 |
| 2007 Designer | 0 | 3 |
| 2005 Designer | 0 | 2 |
| 2004 Designer | 2 | 1 |
| 2003 Designer | 0 | 2 |
| 2002 | 1 | 4 |
| 2001 Designer | 0 | 3 |
| 2000 Designer | 5 | 5 |
| 1999 Designer | 6 | 3 |
| 1998 Designer | 2 | 3 |
| 1997 Designer | 11 | 5 |
| 1996 Designer | 3 | 2 |
| 1995 Designer | 4 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Jayco Designer?
Owners most often report tires problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Jayco Designer?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 Jayco 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 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.