Car Problem DataNHTSA records

1991 Jayco Designer

Routine

No owner complaints are on file for this vehicle. It has been recalled 2 times.

2 safety recalls

Part 573 reports
Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer02V276001
Filed Oct 9, 200216,801 vehiclesJayco, Inc.

Defect. CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS MODEL NUMBERS 442, 443, 452, EV452, 453, 462, EV462, 463, EV463, 482, EV482, 483, EV483, 874, AND 875 MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 1987 AND MAY 1995. THESE REFRIGERATORS CAN EXPERIENCE A BREAK DOWN IN A RUBBER SEAL WITHIN THE GAS VALVE. AS THE RUBBER SEAL AGES, A LEAK MAY OCCUR, ALLOWING PROPANE GAS TO ACCUMULATE IN THE BURNER AREA.

Risk. THE CONSEQUENCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy. NORCOLD WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT GAS VALVE 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.

Unknown or Other93V143000
Filed Sep 14, 19933,143 vehiclesJayco, Inc.

Defect. THE SWITCH WHICH OPENS THE SLIDE-OUT ROOM MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED INCORRECTLY OR DAMAGED DURING SHIPPING. ALSO, MOISTURE CAN INTRUDE INTO THE CONTROL MODULE. ANY ONE OF THESE CONDITIONS CAN CAUSE THE SLIDE OUT ROOM TO OPEN WHEN THE SWITCH IS OFF.

Risk. IF THE SLIDE-OUT ROOM OPENS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS INMOTION, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy. INSPECT THE SLIDE-OUT SWITCH AND THE CONTROL MODULE. DAMAGED SWITCHES WILL BE REPAIRED, AND THE CONTROL MODULE WILL BE REPLACED OR FITTED WITH A PROTECTIVE COVER, AS NECESSARY.

Across model years

Worst on record: 1997
YearComplaintsRecallsFiresDeathsAssessment
20101300Routine
20091210Routine
20082420Routine
20070300Routine
20050200Routine
20042100Routine
20030200Routine
20021400Routine
20010300Routine
20005510Routine
19996300Routine
19982300Routine
199711500Routine
19963200Routine
19954220Routine
19930100Routine
19920200Routine
1991 — this page0200Routine

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No unusual pattern of severe incidents in the complaint record.

Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.

Recall repairs are free for as long as the recall stands. Check whether a specific car still has open work at NHTSA's VIN lookup.

Most recent recall on file: Oct 9, 2002. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.