Vehicle recall 08V300000 · July 3, 2008

2008 Jayco Designer

An electrical short can occur if the metal terminal rubber crimp cap was not installed correctly.

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

Summary: Jayco is recalling 156 my 2009 recon, eagle, and designer fifth wheel travel trailers. An electrical short can occur if the metal terminal rubber crimp cap was not installed correctly.
Consequence: If the cap was to fall off the battery charge line, an electrical short may occur which could result in a fire, crash, injury, or death.
Remedy: Owners will be requested to inspect the rubber caps and reinstall the caps if installed incorrectly. If an owner so desires, a dealer can perform this inspection for them free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2008. Owners may contact jayco at 1-800-283-8267.
Notes: Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 08V300000
Reported to NHTSA: July 3, 2008
Filed by: JAYCO, INC.
Owner notification: July 14, 2008
Vehicles potentially affected: 156
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery

Recall 08V300000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Jayco Designer (2008): 2008

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