2005 Jayco Escapade Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

8 safety recalls on file

The 2005 Jayco Escapade has 8 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (2 reports).

8Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2005 Jayco Escapade recalls

Fire extinguisher may clog or fail to discharge in a fire

Recall 17V746Nov 21, 201749,563 vehicles affected

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.

Seat Belts

Recall 06V210Jun 14, 200649 vehicles affected

Electrical System:Wiring

Recall 06V095Mar 31, 20061,107 vehicles affected

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Recall 06V088Mar 30, 2006199 vehicles affected

Engine And Engine Cooling

Recall 06V082Mar 28, 20061,107 vehicles affected

Trailer Hitches

Recall 05V556Dec 16, 20051,878 vehicles affected

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

Recall 05V476Oct 14, 2005237 vehicles affected

Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:Cables

Recall 05V008Jan 12, 2005688 vehicles affected

Most common 2005 Jayco Escapade problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System2
Unknown Or Other1
Fuel System, Other1

What owners report

2008-03-27, Fuel System, Other
WAS RUNNING PROPANE HEATER; AFTER 2-3 HOUR SPAN THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR WENT OFF. CONTINUES TO GO OFF AFTER 2-3 HOURS RUNNING PROPANE HEATER. DOES NOT GO OFF WHEN RUNNING GENERATOR OR AIR CONDITIONER; ONLY WITH PROPANE HEATER. *TR
2007-04-27, Electrical System
PURCHASED BRAND NEW RV, WENT "DRY CAMPING" (WITHOUT UTILITIES) WITHIN 1 WEEK OF POSSESSION; ON GENERATOR, MICROWAVE LOST LOTS OF TIME, CAUSING MEALS TO BURN, ETC.; OVER LAST 10 MONTHS DEALERSHIP UNSUCCESSFULLY REPLACED (THEY SAY) 3 TIMES; RV MFG REFUSING SINCE DEC. TO DO MORE; TOLD BY GENERATOR MFG I HAVE TO PAY "LARGE SUMS" TO FIND OUT WHAT'S WRONG AND GET FIXED THEN APPLY TO RV MFG FOR WARRANTY REIMBURSEMENT -- NOT ACCEPTABLE, FRUSTRATED, SICK AND TIRED OF NOT BEING ABLE TO USE BRAND NEW, EXPENSIVE PURCHASE. *JB

2005 Jayco Escapade questions

Does the 2005 Jayco Escapade have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls for the 2005 Jayco Escapade: Fire extinguisher may clog or fail to discharge in a fire; Seat Belts; Electrical System:Wiring; Service Brakes, Hydraulic; Engine And Engine Cooling. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Jayco Escapade?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (2), Unknown Or Other (1), Fuel System, Other (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2005 Jayco Escapade 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.

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