2004 JAYCO JAY FEATHER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
4
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 JAYCO JAY FEATHER
The 2004 JAYCO JAY FEATHER has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Jayco, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Structureframe And Members (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2004 JAYCO JAY FEATHER
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2004 JAYCO JAY FEATHER, potentially affecting up to 52,015 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...
View full details →Recall 04V553000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 698 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS, THE FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION LABEL HAS THE INCORRECT TIRE INFLATION LISTED.
Consequence: FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR TIRE INFLATION RECOMMENDATION CAN RESULT IN TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE INCORRECT FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION LABEL AND INSTALL A NEW CORRECTED FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION LABEL. THE RECALL BEGAN DECEMBER 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT JAYCO AT 574-825-0608.
View full details →Recall 04V552000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
| 317 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS HAVE THE POTENTIAL FOR THE BRAKE WIRES TO BE IMPROPERLY SECURED ALONG THE TRAILER FRAME. THIS COULD LEAD TO THE BRAKE WIRES COMING IN CONTACT WITH THE AXLE MOUNTING PLATE AND CHAFING THROUGH THE PROTECTIVE INSULATION.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKING, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE AND RE-ROUTE THE AXLE BRAKE WIRE TO CLEAR THE AXLE MOUNTING PLATE. THE RECALL BEGAN DECEMBER 1, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT JAYCO AT 574-825-0608.
View full details →Recall 04V363000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 1,437 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL 6 GALLON DSI GAS/ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS WITH REMOTELY OPERATED 110-VOLT WATER HEATER ON/OFF SWITCHING, EXCESSIVE HEAT CAN BE GENERATED AT THE WIRE CONNECTIONS TO THE WATER HEATER WHILE THE HEATER IS BEING OPERATED ON 110 VOLTS.
Consequence: THIS HAS RESULTED IN HEAT AND SMOKE DAMAGE TO THE WATER HEATER INSULATION, PLUMBING, WIRING AND WATER HEATER COMPARTMENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL CONDUCT A DETAILED INSPECTION OF THE WATER HEATER WIRING, REMOTE RELAY AND REMOVE ANY EXCESSIVE INSULATION AT THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE SUPPLY LINE AND THE INTERNAL WATER HEATER WIRING IN THE WATER JUNCTION BOX. THE RECALL BEGAN ON...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2004 JAYCO JAY FEATHER
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 JAYCO JAY FEATHER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structureframe And Members | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
AFTER TWO YEARS OF LIMITED SERVICE, THE FRAME ON MY TRAVEL TRAILER BENT SEVERELY MAKING THE UNIT UNUSABLE. THERE WAS NO INDICATION OF WHY THE FRAME FAILED OR ANY PRELIMINARY INDICATION UNTIL IT HAPPENED. THE MANUFACTURE CLAIMS NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ENGINEERING DEFECTS. THERE HAVE BEEN DOCUMENTED ACCOUNTS OF SEVERAL OTHER OWNERS WITH THE SAME ISSUE. I HAVE HAD A FRAME SPECIALIST REPAIR THE UNIT, BUT AM CONCERNED WITH THE LONGEVITY AND THE OTHER UNITS ON THE ROAD. [XXX] *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Safety Rating for the 2004 JAYCO JAY FEATHER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 JAYCO JAY FEATHER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 JAYCO JAY FEATHER
Jayco, Inc. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2004 JAYCO JAY FEATHER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
05182 — INTERIOR LIGHTING
APPLY CORRECT SEALANT TO SKYLIGHT. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 JAYCO JAY FEATHER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the JAYCO JAY FEATHER
- 2003 JAYCO JAY FEATHER — 0 complaints
- 2004 JAYCO JAY FEATHER (current)
- 2005 JAYCO JAY FEATHER — 5 complaints
- 2006 JAYCO JAY FEATHER — 3 complaints
- 2007 JAYCO JAY FEATHER — 6 complaints
- 2008 JAYCO JAY FEATHER — 0 complaints
- 2009 JAYCO JAY FEATHER — 0 complaints
Other JAYCO Models
- JAYCO EAGLE — 67 total complaints
- JAYCO PRECEPT — 66 total complaints
- JAYCO JAYCO — 64 total complaints
- JAYCO DESIGNER — 43 total complaints
- JAYCO GREYHAWK — 30 total complaints
- JAYCO SENECA — 29 total complaints
- JAYCO ALANTE — 23 total complaints
- JAYCO JAY FLIGHT — 18 total complaints