Purchased four new carlisle rv tires on march 4 2009, size 225/75 r15/e1, one tire exploded in august 2009 and the second one exploded on january 31 1010 causing some damage to rv. This is a1999 fifth wheel that had goodyear and maxxis tires as the two previous sets with load range d and no problems at all.
The worst 1999 Jayco Designer FW problems
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Recalls 2
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- On certain travel trailers, motor homes, and fifth wheel campers equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units, model numbers n841, n821, n641, and n621. These refrigerators can experience a cooling system leak caused by operation in the AC electric mode. If a leak occurs, the cooling performance of the refrigerator will deteriorate, requiring immediate replacement of the cooling unit.
- Risk
- Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit in the AC electric mode can result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Norcold will inspect and replace the refrigerator cooling units. 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 norcold at 1‑800‑767‑9101 or jayco at 1‑574‑825‑0608.
Recall number 02V279001 · Recall details
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- On certain fifth wheel recreational vehicles equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units model numbers 1200lr and 1200rim with serial numbers between 700000 and 1008700 and manufactured between december 1996 and february 1999. These refrigerators can experience low cycle fatigue failure which can lead to the liquid solution slowly leaking from the sealed, pressurized cooling unit through a small crack.
- Risk
- If a leak occurs and the unit is continually operated, hydrogen gas may be expelled and can be ignited, resulting in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Norcold will notify its customers and provide a replacement cooling unit free of charge. 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 norcold service center at 1‑800‑667‑3005.
Recall number 02V277001 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1999 Jayco Designer FW 1
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Is the 1999 Jayco Designer FW reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1999 Jayco Designer FW, close to a typical Designer FW model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 Jayco Designer FW?
Tires, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 1999 Jayco Designer FW have?
2 recalls, covering equipment.
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