2018 Jayco Travel Trailer Jay Flight problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Equipment (5) · Electrical System (3) · Exterior Lighting (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer:lpg Systems 2021-06-04 · campaign 21V425000 · 87,649 vehicles
Defect: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Jayco Designer, 2017-2021 Eagle HT, Eagle, Jay Feather, Jay Flight SLX, Jay Flight, North Point, Octane Superlite, Pinnacle, White Hawk, 2017-2020 Eagle HT, 2018-2021 Jay Flight Bungalow, 2017-2019 Octane, and 2019-2020 Eagle HTX travel trailers and fifth wheels equipped with a Winntec model 6020 two-stage propane regulator. The regulator may fail, causing an increase in propane pressure.
Risk: Increased propane pressure can enlarge the flames in gas appliances, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the regulator and test the propane system for leaks, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 3, 2021. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267.
Service bulletins (6)
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 2020-06-19 · 19-019SRP · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
repair steps regarding beltline/s-lock molding at sidewall
Equipment 2020-03-13 · INC 20-007 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
informational bulletin for repair that requires the removal of pullout cabinet extension drawers.
Latches/Locks/Linkages 2019-08-20 · 19-025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
baggage doors may leaking due to incorrect o-ring installed in handle
Equipment 2017-10-01 · 17-012 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
hide a bed sofa requires legs added to enure proper function of the fold out mechanism and a taller backet to secure sofa to floor, once the legs are installed.
What owners report
2022-04-29 · Exterior Lighting“the contact owns a 2018 jayco flight slx trailered to a 2005 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated while driving approximately 60 mph, it was discovered the exterior lights were not functioning as designed. the trailer was diagnosed by a local mechanic that the wiring from the junction box of the front trailer was cut by a diamond plate, which caused…”
2021-12-13 · Equipment“the contact owns a 2018 jayco towable trailer. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 21v425000 (equipment) however, the dealer informed the contact that the parts for the recall repair were not yet available. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the …”
2021-12-01 · Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer:lpg Systems:tank Valve/Gauge“received a recall letter for my travel trailer in august 2021 which states: two-stage propane regulators on recreational vehicles may supply elevated, intermittent or low propane pressure to the appliances due to a second stage valve seat that can fail to regulate propane flow and pressure. an increase in propane pressure could cause the flame of t…”
2021-09-09 · Equipment“the contact owns 2018 jayco jayco trailer. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 21v425000 (equipment) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the contact had a failure with the propane tank filling…”
2021-08-13 · Equipment“the contact owns a 2018 jayco jay flight. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 21v425000 (equipment) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the pa…”
2021-08-10 · Equipment“the contact owns a 2018 jayco jay flight. the contact stated that an abnormal propane odor was coming from the propane tanks attached to the trailer. recently, the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 21v425000 (equipment) which she linked to her failure. the contact had yet to reach out to the dealer or the manufacturer for …”
2021-08-10 · Equipment“the contact owns a 2018 jayco jay flight. the contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 21v425000 (equipment) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the dealer had been notified about the recall and the contact was informed to bring the vehicle to the dealer; however, the contact was informed that parts we…”
2018-09-06 · Electrical System“tl* the contact owns a 2018 jayco jay flight jl26bh travel trailer. the contact just bought the vehicle and stated that the outdoor lighting flickered and the sound system malfunctioned, indicating a possible electrical failure. the contact called the warranty company, but they refused to send for the vehicle to be serviced. furthermore, the contac…”
2018-02-05 · Electrical System“tl* the contact owns a 2018 jayco rv travel trailer. the contact received a recall letter from jayco (# 9901349) for the trailer wiring harness. the contact called jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267 and was informed that the wiring for the trailer was on backorder across the nation, and the contact would just have to wait. the contact stated …”
2018-02-05 · Electrical System“tl* the contact owns a 2018 jayco jay flight travel trailer. the contact inquired about a recall letter for the electrical system. the contact was informed by jayco that parts were not available to remedy the recall. the contact stated that the trailer was sitting at camping world of bakersfield (5500 wible rd, bakersfield, ca 93313, (888) 409-005…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.