The worst 2017 Jayco Fifth Wheel Designer problems
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Recalls 2
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 21V425000 · Recall details
Wheels: rim
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 17V167000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2017 Jayco Fifth Wheel Designer 2
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Is the 2017 Jayco Fifth Wheel Designer reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2017 Jayco Fifth Wheel Designer.
What is the most common problem with the 2017 Jayco Fifth Wheel Designer?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2017 Jayco Fifth Wheel Designer have?
2 recalls, covering equipment and wheels.
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