2001 Jayco Legacy Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 23, 2005 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Legacy years
Not enough data 1st of 5 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2001 Jayco Legacy. That is the most of any Legacy model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is tires (1 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

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

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Most common 2001 Jayco Legacy problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Tires1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Tires1100%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2001 Jayco Legacy recalls (1)

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WheelsJul 21, 2004 · NHTSA campaign 04V364000 · 742 vehicles

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.

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.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Bulges found on 2 goodyear wrangler tires and crack between tread on 3rd tire. Less than 30,000 miles on tires. Tires with bulges replaced and 3rd tire used as spare.

Tires · received Jun 23, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10126372

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Jayco Legacy?

Owners most often report tires problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2001 Jayco Legacy?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2001 Jayco Legacy a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Legacy model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.