Jayco Escapade recalls and problems
11 recalls and 2 owner complaints for 4 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
11
Complaints
2
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
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Jayco Escapade by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Escapade | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 Escapade | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 Escapade | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 Escapade | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Jayco Escapade problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 |
All Jayco Escapade recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17V-746 | Nov 21, 2017 | 2003–2006 | Equipment | Jayco, Inc. |
| 06V-210 | Jun 14, 2006 | 2005–2006 | Seat Belts | On certain motor homes built on chevrolet chassis, the safety belt buckles may not latch or unlatch. |
| 06V-095 | Mar 31, 2006 | 2003–2005 | Electrical System | Certain motor homes built on ford chassis may experience stalling without warning while driving and may or may not restart. |
| 06V-088 | Mar 30, 2006 | 2005 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | On certain motor homes built on chevrolet chassis and equipped with bosch hydro-boost brake assemblies, the hydraulic brake booster pressure accumulator may crack and separate from the hydro-boost assembly during normal… |
| 06V-082 | Mar 28, 2006 | 2003–2005 | Engine and Engine Cooling | On certain motor homes built on ford e-series chassis, the air filter element material process resulted in an air filter paper element that can smolder or burn. |
| 06V-016 | Jan 23, 2006 | 2006 | Electrical System | On certain motor homes, the wire harness may have been routed too close to the exhaust tail pipe which may result in the cable melting and creating an electrical short. |
| 06V-009 | Jan 13, 2006 | 2006 | Power Train | Certain motor homes may have u-joint retaining clips missing or not installed properly. |
| 05V-556 | Dec 16, 2005 | 2004–2005 | Trailer Hitches | On certain motor homes, the hitch receiver may have missing reinforcing plates. |
| 05V-476 | Oct 14, 2005 | 2003–2006 | Equipment | Certain motor homes built on chevrolet c3500 (Express) cutaway chassis have a towing pigtail that will not show brake lights on the towed vehicle if hooked to the towing pigtail. |
| 05V-008 | Jan 12, 2005 | 2005 | Electrical System | On certain motor homes the battery cable may have been routed too close to the exhaust manifold. |
| 03V-383 | Oct 9, 2003 | 2003 | Equipment | On certain motor homes equipped with samsung microwave ovens, these units were produced with a defective panel. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Jayco Escapade?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2005 Jayco Escapade has the most reports (2). Check the 2005 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Jayco Escapade have?
NHTSA lists 11 safety recalls covering Jayco Escapade model years 2003–2006.
What are the most common Jayco Escapade problems?
Owners report electrical system, unknown or other, fuel system, other problems most often.