CarRecallWatchThe 2017 Jayco Travel Trailer JAY Feather has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Unknown Or Other (2 reports).
2017 Jayco Travel Trailer JAY Feather recalls
Propane Regulator May Fail, Raising Fire Risk
Certain 2017 Jayco travel trailers and fifth wheels are equipped with a Winntec model 6020 two-stage propane regulator that may fail.
LED Ceiling Lights May Overheat and Cause a Fire
The LED ceiling lights in certain 2017 travel trailers may produce excessive heat.
Trailer brakes may fail after anti-sway activation
Certain travel trailers with a Sway Command anti-sway system may lose their trailer brakes after the anti-sway system has applied them in response to a sway event.
Most common 2017 Jayco Travel Trailer JAY Feather problems
Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
What owners report
The rear bunk end door on this 2017 Jayco Jay Feather X17Z hybrid travel trailer does not fully latch or lock while traveling at highway speeds due to a known widespread manufacturing defect. Jayco factory installed canvas retainer strips with no pre-drilled holes and no washers causing the plastic retainer strip to crack and fail. This caused the entire rear bunk end frame to shift out of alignment making it impossible for the door latch to fully engage while towing at highway speeds. This is a documented defect affecting hundreds of identical units. Jayco was already replacing these under warranty proving they knew about the defect. Jayco subsequently redesigned the attachment system elimi
LED LIGHTING OVERHEATS AND THEN FLICKERS
WE WERE DRIVING HOME PULLING ARE 2017 JAYCO JAY FLIGHT SLX 264BHW AT 65 MPH ON I 10 WEST ON ARE WAY HOME. A TRUCKER HAD PASSED US AND I HAD NOTICED SOME DEBRIS FLYING OUT FROM THE BACK OF MY TRAILER HITTING CARS BEHIND ME I SLOWED DOWN AND EXITED THE FREEWAY. I STARTED TO LOOK AROUND THE TRAILER AND FOUND THAT THE UNDER SIDE OF THE TRAILER HAD COME LOOSE AND WHEN IT HIT THE GROUND IT EXPLODED AND THE PIECES OF THE DEBRIS I HAD SEEN WERE THE PLASTIC BELLY COMING OFF AND THE INSULATION THIS COULD BE A DANGER TO CAR FOLLOWING TO CLOSE.
AN APPOINTMENT WAS MADE FOR MAY 4, 2018 WITH THE DEALERSHIP TO REPACK LIGHTING PER CAMPAIGN 17V-290. THE DEALER IS ALBANY RV, 48 RENSSELAER AVE., LATHAM, NY 12110. ON MAY 2, AFTER TRYING TO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT, I WAS ADVISED THAT I DIDN'T HAVE AN APPOINTMENT BECAUSE IT WAS MADE BY A TERMINATED EMPLOYEE. THIS RESERVATION WAS MADE ABOUT 5 MONTHS AGO. THE BOTTOM LINE, MY TIME IS LIMITED, I HAVE TO SCHEDULE TIME OFF FAR IN ADVANCE. BELIEVING THAT ALBANY RV WAS A REPUTABLE COMPANY I LEARNED IT HAS A BLATANT DISREGARD FOR CUSTOMER SAFETY OR THEIR CUSTOMERS WELL BEING. I DID CALL THE JAYCO HEADQUARTERS WHO TRIED TO INTERVENE BUT HAD NO SUCCESS. APPARENTLY THEY'VE RECEIVED MANY COMPLAINTS.
I PURCHASED A 2017 JAYCO 23BHM JAY FEATHER TT BACK IN JAN 2017. OVERALL I'M SATISFIED WITH THE QUALITY AND THE DESIGN OF THIS UNIT. I DO HAVE ONE SAFETY CONCERN OVER THE DECISION BE IT AT THE FACTORY PRODUCTION LEVEL OR BACK AT THE BEGINNING OF THE DESIGN STAGE. MY 2 ENTRY DOOR UNIT HAS A 3 STEP STAIR SET AT THE FRONT BUT ONLY A 2 STEP STAIR AT THE REAR DOOR. I WAS NOT TOLD THIS NOR DID I NOTICE IT UNTIL AFTER I PURCHASED THE TRAILER. THIS IS VERY UNSAFE FOR THOSE WHO ENTER MY UNIT FROM THE FRONT AND FOR WHAT EVER REASON EXIT OUT THE REAR DOOR NOT KNOWING THE DIFFERENCE IN THE NUMBER OF STEPS UNTIL THEY ARE TAKING THEIR LAST STEP. I'VE HAD A FEW FELLOW CAMPERS ALREADY ASK ME WHY JAYCO WOULD
2017 Jayco Travel Trailer JAY Feather questions
Does the 2017 Jayco Travel Trailer JAY Feather have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2017 Jayco Travel Trailer JAY Feather: Propane Regulator May Fail, Raising Fire Risk; LED Ceiling Lights May Overheat and Cause a Fire; Trailer brakes may fail after anti-sway activation. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Jayco Travel Trailer JAY Feather?
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (2), Structure (2), Exterior Lighting (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2017 Jayco Travel Trailer JAY Feather has been fixed?
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