CarRecallWatchThe 2008 Jayco Designer has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 fires.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (2 reports).
2008 Jayco Designer recalls
Fire extinguisher may clog or fail to discharge in a fire
Some Kidde plastic-handle or push-button fire extinguishers installed in certain recreational trailers can become clogged, so they may not discharge as expected or may require excessive force to activate.
Most common 2008 Jayco Designer problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JAYCO DESIGNER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE CONTACT STARTED TO SMELL THE BURNING OF PLASTIC. THE CONTACT OPENED THE BOTTOM STORAGE CAPSULE AND NOTICED THAT THE ELECTRICAL TRANSFER SWITCH WAS MELTED. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO HAVE IT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS RELATING THE ISSUE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V347000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THEIR VEHICLE WAS NOT LISTED UNDER ANY RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JAYCO DESIGNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IOTA TRANSFER SWITCH BURNED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DISCONNECT THE SWITCH BEFORE IT BURNED DOWN, BUT THE CONTACT DID LOOSE ALL POWER IN THE TRAILER. THE CONTACT SPOKE TO THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER:12V347000(ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), BUT WAS TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 300. *TR
2008 Jayco Designer questions
Does the 2008 Jayco Designer have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2008 Jayco Designer: Fire extinguisher may clog or fail to discharge in a fire; Electrical System; Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery; Equipment:Other:Labels. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Jayco Designer?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Jayco Designer has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.