2005 Jayco Jay Feather

Routine

Owners filed 3 complaints about this vehicle with federal regulators, most often about the power train › driveline › driveshaft. It has been recalled 5 times.

What fails
ComponentReportsCrashesFiresInjuries
Structure1
000
Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft1
000
Equipment1
000

5 safety recalls

Part 573 reports
Equipment17V746000
Filed Nov 21, 201749,563 vehiclesJayco, Inc.

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 from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

Risk. 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 click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic06V022000
Filed Jan 27, 2006254 vehiclesJayco, Inc.

Defect. ON CERTAIN CAMPING TRAILERS, THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE P-CLAMP WAS INCORRECTLY INSTALLED. THIS MAY CAUSE THE METAL BRAKE LINE ELBOW BETWEEN THE BRAKE HOSE AND THE BACKING PLATE TO BREAK WHILE TRAVELING DOWN THE ROAD LEADING TO THE LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITIES.

Risk. THIS CONDITION, IF NOT ADDRESSED, COULD RESULT IN A CRASH, INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE BRAKE HOSE P-CLAMP AND REPLACE THE METAL BRAKE LINE ELBOWS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 14, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-800-283-8267.

Tires › Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire05V499000
Filed Nov 2, 200565 vehiclesJayco, Inc.

Defect. ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS, THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER BOLT MAY BREAK WHILE TRAVELING DOWN THE ROAD.

Risk. THIS CONDITION, IF NOT ADDRESSED, COULD RESULT IN A CRASH, INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON NOVEMBER 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-800-283-8267.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic04V552000
Filed Nov 18, 2004317 vehiclesJayco, Inc.

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.

Risk. 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.

Equipment › Other › Labels04V553000
Filed Nov 17, 2004698 vehiclesJayco, Inc.

Defect. ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS, THE FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION LABEL HAS THE INCORRECT TIRE INFLATION LISTED.

Risk. 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.

What owners reported

Newest filings
Structure
Filed Aug 31, 2010OR

FORMALDEHYDE LEVEL EXCEEDS THE MRL OF 0.04PPM; FORMALDEHYDE LEVEL WITHIN TRAILERS INTERIOR REGISTERS 0.12. *TR

Equipment
Filed Sep 18, 2006NY

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER USING THE SHOWER IN THE TRAVEL TRAILER, THE WATER IN THE TUB WAS NOT DRAINING PROPERLY. UPON INSPECTION OF THE BLACK WATER WASTE TANK BEHIND THE COMMODE WITH THE LEVER OPEN, THE WASTE PRESSURE WAS BUILT UP AND THE CONTENTS OF THE TANK SPLASHED THE CONTACT'S FACE AND THE SURROUNDING AREA. THERE WERE NO INJURIES SUSTAINED. THE MOTOR HOME WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO DETERMINED THIS WAS THE DESIGN OF THE WASTE TANK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED.

Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft
Filed Mar 21, 20051,800 milesMD

WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH THE EXHAUST PIPE FELL OFF AND WENT UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT THE DRIVESHAFT LOCKED, CAUSING THE STEERING TO BECOME DIFFICULT.*AK

3 of 3 complaints, reproduced as filed.

Across model years

Worst on record: 2007
YearComplaintsRecallsFiresDeathsAssessment
20140100Routine
20130100Routine
20120100Routine
20111300Routine
20100100Routine
20090100Routine
20080100Routine
20073200Routine
20063100Routine
2005 — this page3500Routine
20041400Routine
20030100Routine

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Reading this record

No unusual pattern of severe incidents in the complaint record.

Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.

Recall repairs are free for as long as the recall stands. Check whether a specific car still has open work at NHTSA's VIN lookup.

Most recent recall on file: Nov 21, 2017. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.