2007 Jayco Designer Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Problem: Certain fifth wheel travel trailers fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, 'tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars.' the federal identification label contains the incorrect tire load range and inflation pressures.

Risk: This standard specifies tire and rim selection requirements and rim marking requirements.

Fix: The incorrect label will be removed and a new correct label will be installed. The recall began on may 15, 2007. Owners may contact jayco at 1-800-283-8267.

Problem: On certain travel and fifth wheel trailers equipped with hickory springs 'big easy triple steps,' an improper engagement of the bottom step pivot arm with the formed stop edge of the middle step support bracket can result in the bottom step rotating to an unsafe downward angle.

Risk: A person could be injured should the step give way while being used to enter or exit the trailer.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the trailers for the manufacturing date sticker to verify the date of production of the step and, if necessary, will weld stock to each side of the lower (triple) step stop edges. The recall began on march 30, 2007. Owners may contact jayco at 1-800-283-8267.

Problem: On certain fifth wheel trailers, a jumper wire between the two neutral bars is not of adequate gauge.

Risk: This condition, if not addressed, could result in an electrical fire.

Fix: Dealers will replace the 12/14 gauge jumper wire with a 6 gauge jumper wire free of charge. The recall began on september 1, 2006. Owners may contact jayco at 1-800-283-8267.