CarRecallWatchThe 2017 Jayco Travel Trailer JAY Flight SLX has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (2 reports).
2017 Jayco Travel Trailer JAY Flight SLX recalls
Trailer Battery Circuit May Lack Fire Protection
Certain Jayco Jay Flight SLX travel trailers with a 35 amp power converter have an electrical circuit running from the battery that is not protected by a fuse or circuit breaker.
Overstated cargo capacity label can lead to overloading and crashes
Certain 2017 Jay Flight SLX travel trailers with the Rocky Mountain Package have Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC) labels that do not account for the weight of the water tank and water.
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.
Incorrect Weight Labels Could Lead to Overloading and Crashes
Certain 2017 Jayco Jay Flight SLX model 212 QBW travel trailers, built between June 27 and June 28, 2016, have Cargo Carrying Capacity and tire labels that list an incorrect vehicle weight.
Most common 2017 Jayco Travel Trailer JAY Flight SLX problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Interior Lighting | 1 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2017 Jayco Jay Flight SLX. The contact stated while the RV was stationary, the interior light started to flicker, and the bulbs were extremely hot. The contact also stated that the battery was draining and that the refrigerator was not functioning properly. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and the mechanic associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V696000 (Electrical System) and 17V290000 (Interior Lighting). The manufacturer had been informed of the failure but informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recalls. The RV was not repaired but was pending repairs.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 JAYCO JAY FLIGHT SLX TRAVEL TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CENTER BOLT WAS MISSING, ALONG WITH ONE BOLT ON THE TWO AXLE TRAILER ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE LEAF SPRING AND ON THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE LEAF SPRING. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE BOLTS. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE AXLE SHIFTED WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE DEALER (CAMPING WORLD OF DENVER, 16000 W COLFAX AVE, GOLDEN, CO 80401, (888) 881-9093) HAD NOT SPECIFIED ANY SPECIFIC MANUFACTURER GUIDELINES PERTAINING TO ANY OEM BOLT REPLACEMENT. CAMPING WORLD INDICATED THAT THE TECHNICIAN WHO SERVICED THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER WITH THE COMPANY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE TRAVEL TRAILER WAS REPAIRED.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 JAYCO JAY FLIGHT SLX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V696000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. CAMPING WORLD OF INDIANAPOLIS (303 SHEEK RD, GREENWOOD, IN) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THEY HAD NO KNOWLEDGE OF THE RECALL. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
2017 Jayco Travel Trailer JAY Flight SLX questions
Does the 2017 Jayco Travel Trailer JAY Flight SLX have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2017 Jayco Travel Trailer JAY Flight SLX: Trailer Battery Circuit May Lack Fire Protection; Overstated cargo capacity label can lead to overloading and crashes; LED Ceiling Lights May Overheat and Cause a Fire; Trailer brakes may fail after anti-sway activation; Incorrect Weight Labels Could Lead to Overloading and Crashes. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Jayco Travel Trailer JAY Flight SLX?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (2), Structure (1), Suspension (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2017 Jayco Travel Trailer JAY Flight SLX has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.