2013 Jayco Jay Flight Swift problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:body (1)
Safety recalls (2)
Equipment 2013-04-30 · campaign 13V168000 · 2,491 vehicles
Defect: Jayco is recalling certain model year 2013-14 Eagle Premiere, Jay Feather Ultra Lite, Jay Flight, Jay Flight Swift, Octane, and White Hawk; model year 2013 Eagle, Eagle HT, Jay Flight Bungalow, Jay Flight Destination, Pinnacle, Redhawk and Seismic; and model year 2014 Precept recreational vehicles. In these vehicles, if the awning installation sequence is not completely followed, the awning motor may unknowingly become damaged.
Risk: If motor damage occurs, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the motorhome is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Fix: Jayco will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace the awning motor free of charge. The recall began on May 23, 2013. Owners may contact Jacyo at 1-800-283-8267 for more information.
Suspension:rear:axle:non-Powered Axle Assembly 2012-08-03 · campaign 12V393000 · 300 vehicles
Defect: Jayco is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Jay Flight Swift SLX Travel trailers manufactured from October 24, 2011, through July 3, 2012. These trailers may have oversized bearings installed in the axle. This may cause excessive movement in the wheel hub, causing the bearings to become overheated and worn.
Risk: Overheated and worn bearings may lead to axle failure while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the axle bearings with proper size bearings, free of charge. The recall began on September 5, 2012. Owners may contact Jayco at 1-800-283-8267.
Service bulletins (2)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2022-05-17 · INC 22-067 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
jayco and entegra coach storage tips. instructions for storing jayco and entegra coach diesel pushers.
Equipment 2020-03-13 · INC 20-007 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
informational bulletin for repair that requires the removal of pullout cabinet extension drawers.
What owners report
2017-08-23 · Structure:body · 3,500 mi“while parked, our gray water tank became full, but before we could get a chance to empty it, the entire tank broke free from the camper and fell to the ground. this happened just hours after completing a 5 hour drive across state with the camper. had it broken free while on the road, it could have caused a very serious accident. upon contacting …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.