2016 Jayco Travel Trailer Jay Flight problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:body (1) · Exterior Lighting (1) · Electrical System (1)
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Safety recalls (2)
Equipment 2017-11-21 · campaign 17V746000 · 49,563 vehicles
Defect: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling various 2002-2016 recreational vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V746-9524.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the v
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Jayco will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.
Electrical System: Integrated Trailer Brake Control 2016-07-27 · campaign 16V560000 · 3,085 vehicles
Defect: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Jay Feather, Jay Flight, Jay Flight SLX, Eagle, White Hawk, and Octane travel trailers manufactured January 5, 2016, to July 18, 2016, equipped with a Sway Command anti-sway system. When connected to certain tow vehicles that have an integrated brake controller, and after the anti-sway system has applied the trailer brakes in response to a sway event, the trailer brakes may no longer function to slow or stop the trailer.
Risk: A loss of trailer brakes may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will remove the Sway Command system from the affected travel trailers, free of charge. The recall began on August 3, 2016. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901308.
Service bulletins (3)
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.
Structure 2023-06-02 · SRP 23-109 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
standard repair procedure (srp) regarding how to repair a bulge in fiberglass hung wall.
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
2023-09-29 · Structure:body · 🔥 fire“winntec lpg regulator modell 6020 pi.0-15.6 q6.r280 mh26696 this regulator failed and caused our fridge to overheat and catch fire causing damage to the roof and fridge area.i feel someone should be responsible for the damage caused by this regulator.thank you…”
2017-12-06 · Electrical System · 🔥 fire“tl* the contact owns a 2016 jayco jay flight. the contact stated that the vehicle made an abnormal noise. upon inspection, the contact noticed flames coming from the roof of the camper. the fire department was contacted and extinguished the flames. the fire inspector informed the contact that the area behind the refrigerator was where the fire ori…”
2016-06-17 · Exterior Lighting · 500 mi“the wiring underneath the trailer was installed without any covering and placed directly on top of the sharp edges of the cross members. after the first use the wire insulation became damaged and the electrical system began shorting out. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.