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2011 JAYCO JAY FEATHER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

1

Owner Complaint

3

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2011 JAYCO JAY FEATHER

The 2011 JAYCO JAY FEATHER has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. The most commonly reported problem area is the Tires (1 complaint).

Recalls for the 2011 JAYCO JAY FEATHER

NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2011 JAYCO JAY FEATHER, potentially affecting up to 50,489 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 10V500000 — EQUIPMENT

| 836 vehicles affected

Defect: JAYCO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 TRAVEL TRAILERS AND FIFTH WHEELS MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 16, 2010, THROUGH OCTOBER 1, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH ATWOOD 35 SERIES RANGE OVENS. A POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR A SMALL FRACTURE WITHIN THE LINE DELIVERING GAS TO THE OVEN CAVITY BURNER. SUCH A FRACTURE MAY CAUSE PROPANE GAS TO LEAK FROM THE LINE.

Consequence: A PROPANE LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSION CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy: JAYCO IS WORKING WITH ATWOOD AND WILL REPLACE OR REPAIR THE STOVES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 8, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ATWOOD AT 1-574-266-4749 OR JAYCO AT 1-574-825-0608.

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Recall 10V395000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

| 90 vehicles affected

Defect: JAYCO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 JAY FEATHER SELECT TRAVEL TRAILERS, SERIES X213 MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 17, 2010 THROUGH AUGUST 16, 2010 FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE FEDERAL ID LABEL AND THE TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL HAVE AN INCORRECT TIRE PRESSURE.

Consequence: A MISPRINTED LABEL COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: JAYCO WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABELS OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-800-283-8267.

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Owner Complaints for the 2011 JAYCO JAY FEATHER

1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 JAYCO JAY FEATHER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Tires
Complaints: 1 1 Injury

Most Recent Complaints

#11130613 | TIRES | | 15,000 miles 1 Injury
ON SEPT. 10TH 2018 OUR RV DEALER CHECKED THE TIRE PRESSURE IN ALL TIRES BEFORE US LEAVING WITH THE TRAILER TO TRAVEL TO ELBERTA AL. WE LEFT ABOVE LOCATION AT APPROX. 0900HRS. IN ROUTE TO ELBERTA AL. AT APPROX. 1330HRS. NEAR MILE MARKER 52 ON I65 SB TIRE 1 BLEW OUT WE PULLED OVER ON THE SIDE OF THE INTERSTATE AND CHANGED THE TIRE WITH THE SPARE TIRE. WE PURCHASED A NEW TIRE TO REPLACE TIRE 1. TIRE SHOP MOUNTED THE NEW TIRE BACK ON & PLACED THE SPARE TIRE BACK ON THE SPARE CARRIER & AGAIN CHECKED TIRE PRESSURE IN ALL TIRES & THEY WERE AT THE CORRECT PSI. WE LEFT THAT LOCATION & TRAVELED TO OUR CAMPGROUND A FEW MILES DOWN THE ROAD. WE STAYED AT OUR LOCATION UNTIL SEPT. 17TH 2018. NO PICTURE AVAILABLE & WE DID NOT KEEP THE TIRE OF THE FIRST BLOWOUT ON SEPT. 17TH 2018 WE LEFT ELBERTA AL BACK IN ROUTE TO CALERA AL AT APPROX. 0930HRS. AT APPROX. 1115HRS NEAR MILE MARKER 60 ON I65NB TIRE 2 BLEW OUT. WE PULLED TO THE SHOULDER OF THE INTERSTATE. THE BLOWOUT RESULTED IN THE TREAD WRAPPING AROUND THE AXLE AND BREAKING SYSTEM OF THE TRAILER. AFTER MANY ATTEMPTS TO GET THE TREAD OFF THE TRAILER AND MY HUSBAND CAUSING INJURY TO HIS ARMS FROM THE WIRES OF THE TIRE, WE CONTACTED A TOWING COMPANY FOR ASSISTANCE AT THE RECOMMENDATION OF TOWING SERVICES FROM THE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. THE TOW OWNER ARRIVED & WAS ABLE TO REMOVE THE TREAD AND PLACE THE SPARE TIRE ON. THIS BLOWOUT RESULTED IN BREAK DAMAGE TO BREAK 2 & SKIRT DAMAGE TO THE CAMPER. WE CONTINUED TO OUR DESTINATION EXITING I65NB IN MONTGOMERY & TRAVELING THE REST OF THE WAY ON HWY 31. ON HWY 31 NEAR THE PINE LEVEL 65 OVER PASS TIRE 3 BLEW OUT. WE WERE ABLE TO PULL OFF INTO A GAS STATION PARKING LOT. WE UNHITCHED THE TRAILER & HAD TO DRIVE TO THE NEAREST TIRE SERVICE CENTER & REPLACED THE TIRE FROM THE SECOND BLOW OUT TO PLACE ON THE 3RD BLOWOUT. CLAIM AND PROPERTY CLAIM FILLED WITH GOODYEAR *DT *TR *DT*JB

Safety Rating for the 2011 JAYCO JAY FEATHER

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 JAYCO JAY FEATHER in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 JAYCO JAY FEATHER

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 JAYCO JAY FEATHER

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

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