1996–2000 Jayco Designer Recall: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS
NHTSA campaign 01V251000 · Structure · filed Aug 1, 2001 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
IF THIS OCCURRED, THE SECTION COULD FALL TO THE PAVEMENT, POTENTIALLY CAUSING A CRASH FOR FOLLOWING VEHICLES.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
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More Jayco Designer recalls
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- 2010 Jayco Designer and 2 other models — Equipment
- 2008 Jayco Designer — Electrical System
Other campaigns involving Jayco vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 01V251000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.