2016 Jayco Travel Trailer JAY Flight Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 2016 Jayco Travel Trailer JAY Flight has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 fires.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (2 reports).

2Recalls
3Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2016 Jayco Travel Trailer JAY Flight recalls

Fire extinguisher may clog or fail to discharge in a fire

Recall 17V746Nov 21, 201749,563 vehicles affected

Some Kidde plastic-handle or push-button fire extinguishers installed in certain recreational trailers can become clogged, so they may not discharge as expected or may require excessive force to activate.

Trailer brakes may fail after anti-sway activation

Recall 16V560Jul 27, 20163,085 vehicles affected

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 2016 Jayco Travel Trailer JAY Flight problems

Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System2
Exterior Lighting1
Structure1

What owners report

2023-09-29, Structure
Winntec LPG Regulator Modell 6020 PI.0-15.6 q6.R280 Mh26696 This regulator failed and caused our fridge to overheat and catch fire causing damage to the roof and fridge area.I feel someone should be responsible for the damage caused by this regulator.Thank you
2017-12-06, Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 JAYCO JAY FLIGHT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE MADE AN ABNORMAL NOISE. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED FLAMES COMING FROM THE ROOF OF THE CAMPER. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES. THE FIRE INSPECTOR INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE AREA BEHIND THE REFRIGERATOR WAS WHERE THE FIRE ORIGINATED; HOWEVER, IT WAS NOT DETERMINED IF IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL FIRE OR A FIRE CAUSED BY PROPANE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TOWED AND HAD NOT YET BEEN DEEMED DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT PROVIDED.
2016-06-17, Electrical System
THE WIRING UNDERNEATH THE TRAILER WAS INSTALLED WITHOUT ANY COVERING AND PLACED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF THE SHARP EDGES OF THE CROSS MEMBERS. AFTER THE FIRST USE THE WIRE INSULATION BECAME DAMAGED AND THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM BEGAN SHORTING OUT.

2016 Jayco Travel Trailer JAY Flight questions

Does the 2016 Jayco Travel Trailer JAY Flight have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2016 Jayco Travel Trailer JAY Flight: Fire extinguisher may clog or fail to discharge in 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 2016 Jayco Travel Trailer JAY Flight?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (2), Exterior Lighting (1), Structure (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Jayco Travel Trailer JAY Flight 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.

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