1997 Jayco Designer problems & recalls

Problem: An in-line fuse to the auxiliary battery was omitted.

Risk: If a short occurred in the power line from the battery without the presence of over-current protection, the 12 volt line can overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Fix: Dealers will install an in-line fuse to the auxiliary battery.

Problem: Vehicle description: fifth wheel and travel trailers. rivets used to secure the step risers on these vehicles are the wrong size. the rivets are too short in length and under stress can allow the step treads to become unattached from the mounting bracket.

Risk: If the step riser falls from the mounting bracket while a person is stepping on it, personal injury could occur.

Fix: Dealers will replace the step riser assembly.

Problem: Vehicle description: mini-motor homes, travel trailers, and fifth wheels equipped with a printed circuit (pc) board housed in the electrical control box assembly equipped with the vehicle's air conditioning unit. an electrical relay on the pc board will fail to activate. when the relay fails to activate, other electrical components, and the pc board itself, are required to carry excess electrical current.

Risk: The electrical components and the pc board can overheat, char and produce smoke, possibly resulting in a fire.

Fix: Rv products is conducting the owner notification and remedy campaign for this recall. owners will receive a replacement electrical control box and installation instructions. if an owner so desires, they can have their dealer install this control box.

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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.

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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.