Dt*: the contact stated a recall letter was received for the structure on the vehicle, #01v251000. The nearest dealer is 90 miles away and the contact has requested the parts for the repair, but the manufacturer is not willing to provide those by mail for self repair. The vehicle does not currently have the problems associated with the recall.
The worst 1996 Jayco Designer problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Body1
- Tires1
Problems by type
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- Body1
- Tires1
Recalls 2
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 06V320000 · Recall details
Structure
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: travel and fifth wheel trailers. The fasteners used on the underfloor can either come loose or pull through the underfloor causing portions or all of a section of underfloor to detach from the vehicle.
- Risk
- If this occurred, the section could fall to the pavement, potentially causing a crash for following vehicles.
- Remedy
- Dealers will add or replace fasteners. Owner notification began september 28, 2001. 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 jayco at 1‑219‑825‑5861.
Recall number 01V251000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1996 Jayco Designer 1
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 1996 Jayco Designer owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
We have had 4 tires loose tread on our jayco 5th wheel trailer. The tires are goodyear lt215/85r/16 load range e. Our tires never lost air. We drove to camping world in myrtle beach from i95 only on the steel tread and they did not loose air or go flat. When purchasing the tires the dealer felt the one tire was still too good to be replaced but since it was one of the original tires we said to cut it and give us 4 new tires. We did heavy damage to our brakes, slideout and coach damage. Thankfully no injuries occured to us or anyother people behind us. Goodyear will admit to nothing I tried before. But found a letter dated 11/7/2000 where they have a slient recall on load range e tires.
The plastic piece on the trailer's bottom covering the insulation,gave way due to the bolts coming out. This caused the insulation to fall off trailer's bottom.
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Questions about the 1996 Jayco Designer
Is the 1996 Jayco Designer reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1996 Jayco Designer, 3.0 times a typical Designer model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 Jayco Designer?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint. Next is tires (1).
How many recalls does the 1996 Jayco Designer have?
2 recalls, covering vehicle speed control and structure.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Jayco Designer body?
Yes, 1 recall: 01V251000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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