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2016 JAYCO TRAVEL TRAILER JAY FLIGHT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

4

Owner Complaints

2 Fires

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2016 JAYCO TRAVEL TRAILER JAY FLIGHT

The 2016 JAYCO TRAVEL TRAILER JAY FLIGHT has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (2 complaints), Exterior Lighting (1 complaint), and Structurebody (1 complaint).

Recalls for the 2016 JAYCO TRAVEL TRAILER JAY FLIGHT

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2016 JAYCO TRAVEL TRAILER JAY FLIGHT, potentially affecting up to 52,648 vehicles.

Recall 17V746000 — EQUIPMENT

| 49,563 vehicles affected

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...

Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: 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...

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Recall 16V560000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL

| 3,085 vehicles affected

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...

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: 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...

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Owner Complaints for the 2016 JAYCO TRAVEL TRAILER JAY FLIGHT

4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 JAYCO TRAVEL TRAILER JAY FLIGHT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Electrical System
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Structurebody
Complaints: 1 1 Fire

Most Recent Complaints

#11547277 | STRUCTURE:BODY | | N/A miles 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
#11052728 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | N/A miles 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 ORIGINATED; HOWEVER, IT WAS NOT DETERMINED IF IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL FIRE OR A FIRE CAUSED BY PROPANE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TOWED AND HAD NOT YET BEEN DEEMED DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT PROVIDED.
#10874852 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 500 miles
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.
#10874852 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | | 500 miles
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.

Safety Rating for the 2016 JAYCO TRAVEL TRAILER JAY FLIGHT

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 JAYCO TRAVEL TRAILER JAY FLIGHT in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 JAYCO TRAVEL TRAILER JAY FLIGHT

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 JAYCO TRAVEL TRAILER JAY FLIGHT

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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