2018 Jayco Travel Trailer Jay Flight Slx problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Equipment (2) · Service Brakes (1) · Fuel/Propulsion System (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery 2017-11-03 · campaign 17V696000 · 9,930 vehicles
Defect: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Jay Flight SLX recreational trailers equipped with a 35 amp power converter. The electrical circuit from the battery does not have overcurrent protection such as a fuse or circuit breaker.
Risk: In the event of an electrical short, the unprotected circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will install a fuse harness assembly with a circuit breaker for overcurrent protection, free of charge. The recall began on December 20, 2017. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901362.
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.
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
Electrical System 2017-11-01 · 17-013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
installation of bulb seal around the slide out is required to prevent water from entering the unit the bulb seal was omitted during manufacturing process.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 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
2022-10-26 · Equipment“the contact owns a 2018 jayco jay flight slx. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 21v425000 (equipment) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact …”
2021-08-16 · Equipment“the contact owns a 2018 jayco jay flight slx travel trailer. the contact had received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 21v425000 (equipment) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. the contact stated that the front burner of the stove throws a flame far back to the microwave which was very dangerous, and the rear burner d…”
2018-06-29 · Service Brakes · 30 mi · 🔥 fire“vehicle breaking system caught fire during towing causing flames and smoke to erupt from both undercarage tire sides melting the break wires, while the breakaway system was attached it was melted and the battery continued to feed the flames via wiring system. this is currently under investigation however i am being told the axel, drums, bearings, b…”
2017-11-17 · Fuel/Propulsion System“i have a safety concern with the propane line so close to the rear wheel. if my tire has a blow out this will destroy the line. and this could be a very bad scenario. impact from the tire can crack the lp manifold, and break free the lp lines and fittings. damage caused by the tire may not be readily noticeable and could cause ignition of lp gas th…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.