2007 JAYCO JAY FEATHER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
6
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2007 JAYCO JAY FEATHER
The 2007 JAYCO JAY FEATHER has received a total of 6 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER. The most commonly reported problems involve the Equipment (1 complaint), Equipment Adaptivemobility (1 complaint), and Latcheslockslinkages (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2007 JAYCO JAY FEATHER
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2007 JAYCO JAY FEATHER, potentially affecting up to 427 vehicles.
Recall 08V407000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS
| 265 vehicles affected
Defect: JAYCO IS RECALLING 265 MY 2007-2008 JAY FEATHER EXP TRAVEL TRAILERS. A P-CLAMP WAS NOT INSTALLED DURING PRODUCTION THAT WAS INTENDED TO PREVENT THE RUBBER LIQUID PROPANE (LP) LINE FROM CONTACTING THE SLIDE-OUT MECHANISM.
Consequence: IF THE P-CLAMP WAS NOT INSTALLED, THE LP LINE COULD CHAFE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE, INJURY, OR DEATH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE P-CLAMP INSTALLATION, ADD THE P-CLAMP IF IT IS MISSING, AND REPLACE AND ROUTE CORRECTLY ANY CHAFED RUBBER LP LINE, IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 29, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-800-283-8267.
View full details →Recall 06V287000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 162 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS, THE OUTLET MOUNTED A THE END OF THE KITCHEN COUNTER TOP DOES NOT MEET NFPA 70 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE ARTICLE 5511V NOMINAL 120 VOLT OR 120/240-VOLT SYSTEMS 551.41 (C) GROUND -FAULT CIRCUIT-INTERRUPTER PROTECTION.
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REWIRE TO A GROUND-FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER CIRCUIT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 24, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-800-283-8267.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2007 JAYCO JAY FEATHER
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 JAYCO JAY FEATHER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptivemobility | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkages | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
FASTEC INDUSTRIAL IS NOT COMPLYING WITH RECALL #13E039. THEY ARE TOTALLY UNRESPONSIVE BY PHONE AND EMAIL. *TR
FASTEC INDUSTRIAL IS NOT COMPLYING WITH RECALL #13E039. THEY ARE TOTALLY UNRESPONSIVE BY PHONE AND EMAIL. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JAYCO JAY FEATHER TRAILER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER:13V-585000 (LOCK SOLENOID) SEVERAL MONTHS PRIOR BUT WAS NOT ABLE TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED BECAUSE THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER COULD NOT BE CONTACTED. THE CONTACT HAD BEEN REPEATEDLY ATTEMPTING TO SECURE AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT ABLE TO BE REACHED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE...UPDATED 04-29-14 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT HONORING THE RECALL. UPDATED 05/15/14
WHILE TOWING THE CAMPER, WE EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE CATASTROPHIC TIRE BLOWOUTS (INCLUDING 2 ON THE SAME DAY, TIRES WERE ALL NEW) DUE TO THE AXLES BEING OUT OF ALIGNMENT. TIRE BLOWOUTS CAUSED DAMAGE TO OUR CAMPER AND HIT VEHICLES TRAVELING BEHIND US ON THE ROAD. UPON ARRIVING AT OUR DESTINATION, WE HAD THE CAMPER INSPECTED AND FOUND THAT THE FRAME HAD FAILED. THE FRAME UNDER THE CAMPER WAS BENT AND WAS NOT ATTACHED TO THE BODY OF THE CAMPER IN MULTIPLE PLACES. AS A RESULT, THE FRONT OF THE CAMPER SUSTAINED TWO LARGE HOLES WHERE THE FIBERGLASS STRUCTURE PULLED AWAY FROM THE FRAME. ON THE INTERIOR, CABINETS AND OTHER STRUCTURES PULLED AWAY FROM THE WALLS AND THE FLOOR SAGGED. BOTH AXLES WERE PUSHED OUT OF ALIGNMENT, CAUSING THE TIRES TO BLOW OUT. THE CAMPER WAS IN EXTREME DANGER OF THE ACTUAL BODY COMING OFF OF THE FRAME WHILE ON THE ROAD. IT WAS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. THE MANUFACTURER (JAYCO) CLAIMS THAT THE AXEL/FRAME MANUFACTURER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MANUFACTURING DEFECT AND DENIES ANY RESPONSIBILITY AND REFUSES TO INSPECT OR COVER THE DAMAGES. *TR
WHILE TOWING THE CAMPER, WE EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE CATASTROPHIC TIRE BLOWOUTS (INCLUDING 2 ON THE SAME DAY, TIRES WERE ALL NEW) DUE TO THE AXLES BEING OUT OF ALIGNMENT. TIRE BLOWOUTS CAUSED DAMAGE TO OUR CAMPER AND HIT VEHICLES TRAVELING BEHIND US ON THE ROAD. UPON ARRIVING AT OUR DESTINATION, WE HAD THE CAMPER INSPECTED AND FOUND THAT THE FRAME HAD FAILED. THE FRAME UNDER THE CAMPER WAS BENT AND WAS NOT ATTACHED TO THE BODY OF THE CAMPER IN MULTIPLE PLACES. AS A RESULT, THE FRONT OF THE CAMPER SUSTAINED TWO LARGE HOLES WHERE THE FIBERGLASS STRUCTURE PULLED AWAY FROM THE FRAME. ON THE INTERIOR, CABINETS AND OTHER STRUCTURES PULLED AWAY FROM THE WALLS AND THE FLOOR SAGGED. BOTH AXLES WERE PUSHED OUT OF ALIGNMENT, CAUSING THE TIRES TO BLOW OUT. THE CAMPER WAS IN EXTREME DANGER OF THE ACTUAL BODY COMING OFF OF THE FRAME WHILE ON THE ROAD. IT WAS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. THE MANUFACTURER (JAYCO) CLAIMS THAT THE AXEL/FRAME MANUFACTURER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MANUFACTURING DEFECT AND DENIES ANY RESPONSIBILITY AND REFUSES TO INSPECT OR COVER THE DAMAGES. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2007 JAYCO JAY FEATHER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 JAYCO JAY FEATHER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 JAYCO JAY FEATHER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 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 — 1 complaint
- 2005 JAYCO JAY FEATHER — 5 complaints
- 2006 JAYCO JAY FEATHER — 3 complaints
- 2007 JAYCO JAY FEATHER (current)
- 2008 JAYCO JAY FEATHER — 0 complaints
- 2009 JAYCO JAY FEATHER — 0 complaints
- 2010 JAYCO JAY FEATHER — 0 complaints
- 2011 JAYCO JAY FEATHER — 1 complaint
- 2012 JAYCO JAY FEATHER — 0 complaints
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