2003 JAYCO JAY FLIGHT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 JAYCO JAY FLIGHT
The 2003 JAYCO 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, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Jayco, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Equipment (1 complaint), Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer (1 complaint), and Service Brakes Electric (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2003 JAYCO JAY FLIGHT
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2003 JAYCO JAY FLIGHT, potentially affecting up to 56,005 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 03V383000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 6,442 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH SAMSUNG MICROWAVE OVENS, THESE UNITS WERE PRODUCED WITH A DEFECTIVE PANEL. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR BETWEEN CIRCUIT PATTERNS ON THE MEMBRANE PANEL, ESPECIALLY OVERLAPPED BY A "JUMPER" OR JUMP WIRE. THIS MAY CAUSE THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS.
Consequence: AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR CAUSING THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS. THIS COULD RESULT IN EXCESSIVE HEAT, SMOKE, OR POSSIBLY A FIRE.
Remedy: SAMSUNG WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND REPAIR THE PANEL FREE OF CHARGE. IN THE MEANTIME, CONSUMERS SHOULD UNPLUG THEIR MICROWAVE, IF POSSIBLE. IF THE CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO UNPLUG THE MICROWAVE, THEY SHOULD LEAVE THE DOOR AJAR UNTIL THE PANEL IS...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2003 JAYCO JAY FLIGHT
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 JAYCO JAY FLIGHT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Electric | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE MICROWAVE OVEN IN THE TRAILER IS DEFECTIVE. THERE HAS NOT BEEN AN ELECTRICAL SHORT INVOLVING THE MICROWAVE. THE CONTACT UNPLUGGED THE MICROWAVE TO AVOID AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND IS THEREFORE UNABLE TO USE IT. THERE WAS A RECALL LETTER RECEIVED IN NOVEMBER 2005 CONCERNING RECALL, # 03V383000 ON THE VEHICLE REGARDING THE EQUIPMENT. THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE ARE NOT AVAILABLE AT THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP. THE MANUFACTURER CONFIRMED THE PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE.
2003 JAY FLIGHT 27BH TRAILER BRAKES LOCKING UP. *BF THE CONSUMER TOOK THE RV BACK TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THE BRAKE LINES WERE TOO SHORT SO THEY HAD TO BE ADJUSTED. THE SCREEN HAD TO BE FIXED BECAUSE THE WERE NOT SEALED PROPERLY, THERE WERE GAPS BETWEEN THE SCREENS AND THE WINDOW FRAMES. THE CONSUMER ENCOUNTERED OTHER PROBLEMS SUCH AS THE SHOWER WALL SEPARATING FROM THE CORNER WHICH CAUSED THE WALL TO BULGE, THE FRESH WATER TANK WAS NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED SO WHEN THE CONSUMER USED IT FOR THE FIRST TIME WATER LEAKED ALL OVER THE FLOOR AND SOAKED THE CARPET. THE MOUNTING WHICH HELD THE DRAWERS IN PLACE FELL APART, THE WATER HEATER STOPPED WORKING, ALL OF THE SCREWS WHICH HELD THE SEATING AROUND THE TABLE FELL OUT, HE WATER PUMP WAS VERY LOUD. *JB
2003 JAY FLIGHT 27BH TRAILER BRAKES LOCKING UP. *BF THE CONSUMER TOOK THE RV BACK TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THE BRAKE LINES WERE TOO SHORT SO THEY HAD TO BE ADJUSTED. THE SCREEN HAD TO BE FIXED BECAUSE THE WERE NOT SEALED PROPERLY, THERE WERE GAPS BETWEEN THE SCREENS AND THE WINDOW FRAMES. THE CONSUMER ENCOUNTERED OTHER PROBLEMS SUCH AS THE SHOWER WALL SEPARATING FROM THE CORNER WHICH CAUSED THE WALL TO BULGE, THE FRESH WATER TANK WAS NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED SO WHEN THE CONSUMER USED IT FOR THE FIRST TIME WATER LEAKED ALL OVER THE FLOOR AND SOAKED THE CARPET. THE MOUNTING WHICH HELD THE DRAWERS IN PLACE FELL APART, THE WATER HEATER STOPPED WORKING, ALL OF THE SCREWS WHICH HELD THE SEATING AROUND THE TABLE FELL OUT, HE WATER PUMP WAS VERY LOUD. *JB
CONSUMER DISCOVERED THAT THE RIGHT SIDE ELECTRICAL BRAKE LINE WAS NOT HOOKED UP ON THIS TRAVEL TRAILER FROM THE MANUFACTURER PLANT. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED . *AK
Safety Rating for the 2003 JAYCO JAY FLIGHT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 JAYCO JAY FLIGHT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 JAYCO JAY FLIGHT
Jayco, Inc. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2003 JAYCO JAY FLIGHT. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
04177 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT
REAR STABILIZER JACKS. JAYCO TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN AND JAYCO FOLDING CAMPING TRAILER OUTSTORE BUNK SKIRT OPTION INSTALLATION AND SET UP INSTRUCTIONS. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 JAYCO JAY FLIGHT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the JAYCO JAY FLIGHT
- 2002 JAYCO JAY FLIGHT — 0 complaints
- 2003 JAYCO JAY FLIGHT (current)
- 2004 JAYCO JAY FLIGHT — 2 complaints
- 2005 JAYCO JAY FLIGHT — 0 complaints
- 2006 JAYCO JAY FLIGHT — 0 complaints
- 2007 JAYCO JAY FLIGHT — 3 complaints
- 2008 JAYCO JAY FLIGHT — 1 complaint
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 REDHAWK — 17 total complaints