Dt*: the contact stated there are no problems with the camper. There is a the federal safety agency recall, #01v251000 on the vehicle regarding the structure. The parts needed to repair the vehicle are not available at the local dealership. The manufacturer confirmed the parts are not available.
The worst 1999 Jayco Designer problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Body3
- Tires1
- Wheels1
Problems by type
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- Body3
- Tires1
- Wheels1
Recalls 3
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- Jayco is recalling 74 my 1999-2001 designer fifth wheel motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerators. A fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak.
- Risk
- Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape.
- Remedy
- Jayco is working with norcold to repair these refrigerators. Norcold will provide thermal switch kits to owners along with the necessary forms and instructions. The recall began on june 23, 2008. Owners may contact norcold at 1‑800‑767‑9101 or jayco at 1‑574‑825‑5861.
Recall number 08V243000 · Recall details
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 1999 Jayco Designer 1
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 1999 Jayco Designer owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
On two separate occasions passenger's side front and driver's side rear tires blew out. Dealership replaced both tires, but the cause of the blow out was undetermined.
The refrigerator was inoperative, there was a recall regarding the issue, however the recall was for similar makes/models.
The consumer received recall notice 01v‑251, and wanted the dealer to tow his motor home and repair it, however the dealer refused to tow the motor home, he told them to bring the motor home in so he can fix the recall.
While traveling on highway right rear wheel bolt that holds spring came out of housing, about 3 1/4 of the way. Consumer states could have lost whole axle. Please provide any further information.
With gross weight of 14,050 is lbs motorhome cannot haul canned goods/food/clothing, and camping gear since these items would make vehicle overweight.
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Questions about the 1999 Jayco Designer
Is the 1999 Jayco Designer reliable?
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 1999 Jayco Designer, 6.0 times a typical Designer model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 Jayco Designer?
Body and structure, with 3 complaints. Next is tires (1).
How many recalls does the 1999 Jayco Designer have?
3 recalls, covering equipment, vehicle speed control and structure.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Jayco Designer body?
Yes, 1 recall: 01V251000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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