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2007 Jayco Designer problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2007 Jayco Designer — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

0

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

NCAP overall

How does 2007 compare to other Designer years?

Designer NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted14 complaints1991: 0 complaints1992: 0 complaints1993: 0 complaints1995: 4 complaints1996: 3 complaints1997: 14 complaints1998: 3 complaints1999: 7 complaints2000: 5 complaints2001: 0 complaints2002: 1 complaints2003: 0 complaints2004: 2 complaints2005: 0 complaints2007: 0 complaints2008: 2 complaints2009: 1 complaints2010: 1 complaints
Designer NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2007 Jayco Designer have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

07V185000OtherApril 27, 2007 · 398 units

Defect

CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, 'TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS.' THE FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION LABEL CONTAINS THE INCORRECT TIRE LOAD RANGE AND INFLATION PRESSURES.

Consequence

THIS STANDARD SPECIFIES TIRE AND RIM SELECTION REQUIREMENTS AND RIM MARKING REQUIREMENTS.

Remedy

THE INCORRECT LABEL WILL BE REMOVED AND A NEW CORRECT LABEL WILL BE INSTALLED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 15, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-800-283-8267.

07V118000Body & StructureMarch 20, 2007 · 561 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN TRAVEL AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH HICKORY SPRINGS 'BIG EASY TRIPLE STEPS,' AN IMPROPER ENGAGEMENT OF THE BOTTOM STEP PIVOT ARM WITH THE FORMED STOP EDGE OF THE MIDDLE STEP SUPPORT BRACKET CAN RESULT IN THE BOTTOM STEP ROTATING TO AN UNSAFE DOWNWARD ANGLE.

Consequence

A PERSON COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE STEP GIVE WAY WHILE BEING USED TO ENTER OR EXIT THE TRAILER.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRAILERS FOR THE MANUFACTURING DATE STICKER TO VERIFY THE DATE OF PRODUCTION OF THE STEP AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL WELD STOCK TO EACH SIDE OF THE LOWER (TRIPLE) STEP STOP EDGES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 30, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-800-283-8267.

06V331000Electrical SystemAugust 31, 2006 · 260 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS, A JUMPER WIRE BETWEEN THE TWO NEUTRAL BARS IS NOT OF ADEQUATE GAUGE.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION, IF NOT ADDRESSED, COULD RESULT IN AN ELECTRICAL FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE 12/14 GAUGE JUMPER WIRE WITH A 6 GAUGE JUMPER WIRE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-800-283-8267.

2007 Jayco Designer — common questions

Is the 2007 Jayco Designer reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2007 Jayco Designer have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2007 Jayco Designer. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.