2012 JAYCO JAY FLIGHT

3 recalls — 6 complaints — 2 TSBs

17V746000 Nov 21, 2017
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
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 be... Read more
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 online at www.kidde.com and ... Read more
49,563 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Jayco, Inc.
12V183000 Apr 27, 2012
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
JAYCO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 JAY FLIGHT BUNGALOW TRAVEL TRAILERS, MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 19, 2012, THROUGH MARCH 27, 2012. THE LOAD RANGE AND THE COLD TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE ON THESE TRAILERS ARE INCORRECTLY IDENTIFIED. THUS, THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FE... Read more
Consequence
RELYING ON THE 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 NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE LABELS WITH A CORRECT LABEL. THE RECALL WILL BEGIN IN MAY 2012. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT JAYCO AT 574-825-0608.
66 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: JAYCO, INC.
11V554000 Nov 11, 2011
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Defect Description
JAYCO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 JAY FLIGHT AND EAGLE SUPER LITE ½ TON TRAVEL TRAILERS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 6, 2011, THROUGH OCTOBER 17, 2011. THE POWER CONVERTERS MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN UNDERSIZED INPUT COIL, WHICH MAY CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKING, AND MELTING OF THE CONVERTER.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE, INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
JAYCO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND JAYCO DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE TRAVEL TRAILERS AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 17, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-800-283-8267.
80 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: JAYCO, INC.

Complaint Statistics

6 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER1
STRUCTURE1
TRAILER HITCHES1
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES1
TIRES1
TIRES Sep 14, 2016
Incident date: Aug 31, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JAYCO JAY FLIGHT EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR MARATHON TIRES, SIZE: 225/75R/15 (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CENTER PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE TIRE SHOP AND FOUR BRAND NEW TIRES WERE INSTALLED, BUT OF A DIFFERENT BRAND. THE MANUFACTURER WAS N... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES Jul 28, 2014
Incident date: Jan 31, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JAYCO J FLIGHT TRAVEL TRAILER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V585000 ( LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES ) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL... Read more
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER Nov 6, 2013
Incident date: Mar 15, 2013
GROSS AND HITCH WEIGHT OF TRAVEL TRAILER/TOWING SAFETY. THE CONSUMER AND HIS WIFE HAD DIFFICULTY TOWING THE TRAILER, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT WAS WINDY OR WHEN A LARGE TRUCK WAS PASSING. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE TRAILER TO BE WEIGHED, AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THE WEIGHT ON THE TRAILER EXCEEDED THE AMOUNT THAT... Read more
STRUCTURE Nov 6, 2013
Incident date: Mar 15, 2013
GROSS AND HITCH WEIGHT OF TRAVEL TRAILER/TOWING SAFETY. THE CONSUMER AND HIS WIFE HAD DIFFICULTY TOWING THE TRAILER, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT WAS WINDY OR WHEN A LARGE TRUCK WAS PASSING. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE TRAILER TO BE WEIGHED, AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THE WEIGHT ON THE TRAILER EXCEEDED THE AMOUNT THAT... Read more
TRAILER HITCHES Nov 6, 2013
Incident date: Mar 15, 2013
GROSS AND HITCH WEIGHT OF TRAVEL TRAILER/TOWING SAFETY. THE CONSUMER AND HIS WIFE HAD DIFFICULTY TOWING THE TRAILER, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT WAS WINDY OR WHEN A LARGE TRUCK WAS PASSING. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE TRAILER TO BE WEIGHED, AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THE WEIGHT ON THE TRAILER EXCEEDED THE AMOUNT THAT... Read more
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL Nov 6, 2013
Incident date: Mar 15, 2013
GROSS AND HITCH WEIGHT OF TRAVEL TRAILER/TOWING SAFETY. THE CONSUMER AND HIS WIFE HAD DIFFICULTY TOWING THE TRAILER, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT WAS WINDY OR WHEN A LARGE TRUCK WAS PASSING. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE TRAILER TO BE WEIGHED, AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THE WEIGHT ON THE TRAILER EXCEEDED THE AMOUNT THAT... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins — 2012 JAYCO JAY FLIGHT

2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT1
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL1
INC 22-067 May 17, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
JAYCO AND ENTEGRA COACH STORAGE TIPS. INSTRUCTIONS FOR STORING JAYCO AND ENTEGRA COACH DIESEL PUSHERS.
INC 20-007 Mar 13, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Informational bulletin for repair that requires the removal of pullout cabinet extension drawers.

JAYCO JAY FLIGHT — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the JAYCO JAY FLIGHT across all model years (2002–2014).

25 Total Recalls
18 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

JAYCO JAY FLIGHT — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2014 3 0 View
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2012 (current) 3 6
2011 3 2 View
2010 1 0 View
2009 1 0 View
2008 1 1 View
2007 2 3 View
2006 2 0 View
2005 1 0 View
2004 1 2 View
2003 2 4 View
2002 2 0 View

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