Does the 1997 Jayco Designer have any recalls?

5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: vehicle speed control, structure, electrical system. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1997 Jayco Designer recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Jayco dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1997 Jayco Designer?

11 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1997 Jayco Designer recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1997 Jayco Designer. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Jayco been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Jayco dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1997 Jayco Designer recalls, newest first

August 30, 2006NHTSA 06V3200006,285 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle speed control

Summary: On certain motor homes built on Ford chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.
Consequence: Overheating could result in smoke or burning, and in an underhood fire.
Remedy: Ford is conducting this recall (please see 06V286) and will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system free of charge. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332 or jayco at 1-800-283-8267.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 1, 2001NHTSA 01V25100012,281 vehicles potentially affected

Structure

Summary: 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.
Consequence: If this occurred, the section could fall to the pavement, potentially causing a crash for following vehicles.
Remedy: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 10, 1998NHTSA 98V1220017,660 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers

Summary: Vehicle description: mini-motor homes, travel trailers, and fifth wheels equipped with a printed circuit (pc) board housed in the electrical control box assembly equipped with the vehicle's air conditioning unit. An electrical relay on the pc board will fail to activate. When the relay fails to activate, other electrical components, and the pc board itself, are required to carry excess electrical current.
Consequence: The electrical components and the pc board can overheat, char and produce smoke, possibly resulting in a fire.
Remedy: RV products is conducting the owner notification and remedy campaign for this recall. Owners will receive a replacement electrical control box and installation instructions. If an owner so desires, they can have their dealer install this control box.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 9, 1997NHTSA 97V113000485 vehicles potentially affected

Structure

Summary: Vehicle description: fifth wheel and travel trailers. Rivets used to secure the step risers on these vehicles are the wrong size. The rivets are too short in length and under stress can allow the step treads to become unattached from the mounting bracket.
Consequence: If the step riser falls from the mounting bracket while a person is stepping on it, personal injury could occur.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the step riser assembly.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 16, 1997NHTSA 97V062000445 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers

Summary: An in-line fuse to the auxiliary battery was omitted.
Consequence: If a short occurred in the power line from the battery without the presence of over-current protection, the 12 volt line can overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will install an in-line fuse to the auxiliary battery.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 11 complaints about the 1997 Jayco Designer with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Tires › Tread/belt5
Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers2
Electrical system1
Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control1
Equipment1

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Other 1997 Jayco models

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1997 Honda Civic (16 recalls)
1997 Honda Accord (15 recalls)
1997 Dodge Caravan (14 recalls)
1997 Chevrolet Cavalier (13 recalls)

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Questions

Does the 1997 Jayco Designer have any recalls?: 5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: vehicle speed control, structure, electrical system. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1997 Jayco Designer recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Jayco dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1997 Jayco Designer?: 11 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.