Jayco Jay Flight problems & recalls

Problem: 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/201

Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Fix: 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.

Problem: Jayco is recalling certain model year 2014 jay flight and jay flight swift travel trailers manufactured july 8, 2013, through august 30, 2013. in the affected vehicles, an improper amount of insulation may be stripped from the 110v ac water heater ignition wires resulting in a poor connection of the wires.

Risk: A poor wiring connection could increase the wiring's resistance, causing excessive heat, resulting in an increased risk of fire.

Fix: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the installation of the lp/electric water heater and repair it as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on december 12, 2013. owners may contact jayco at 1-800-283-8267.

Problem: Jayco is recalling certain model year 2013-14 eagle premiere, jay feather ultra lite, jay flight, jay flight swift, octane, and white hawk; model year 2013 eagle, eagle ht, jay flight bungalow, jay flight destination, pinnacle, redhawk and seismic; and model year 2014 precept recreational vehicles. in these vehicles, if the awning installation sequence is not completely followed, the awning motor may unknowingly become damaged.

Risk: If motor damage occurs, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the motorhome is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

Fix: Jayco will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace the awning motor free of charge. the recall began on may 23, 2013. owners may contact jacyo at 1-800-283-8267 for more information.

Problem: Jayco is recalling certain model year 2013 jay flight bungalow, jay flight destination, jay flight and eagle travel trailers; and model year 2013 eagle and eagle premier fifth-wheels. the vehicles were manufactured january 24, 2013, through february 27, 2013 and equipped with a power converter supplied by progressive dynamics, inc. the affected power converters, used in recreational vehicles to convert a/c power, have internal components that may short circuit.

Risk: An electrical short may lead to a vehicle fire.

Fix: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will modify the affected power converters free of charge. the safety recall began on march 20, 2013. owners may contact jayco at 1-574-825-0608.

Problem: 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 federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, â“tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars.â”

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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.

Problem: Jayco is recalling certain model year 2012 jay flight and eagle super lite â½ 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.

Risk: This could result in a fire, injury or death.

Fix: 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.

Problem: Jayco is recalling certain model year 2011 eagle, super lite and jay flight g2 travel trailers manufactured from december 9, 2010, through february 11, 2011. these trailers may have cracked bolts attaching the leveling jacks to the trailer frame. if all of the bolts break, it could result in the jack coming loose from the frame.

Risk: If the jack comes loose while the vehicle is in motion a crash, injury or death may result.

Fix: Dealers will replace the fasteners attaching the leveling jacks to the frame with more robust fasteners. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during may 2011. owners may contact jayco at 1-800-283-8267.

Problem: Jayco is recalling certain model year 2011 travel trailers and fifth wheels manufactured from august 16, 2010, through october 1, 2010, equipped with atwood 35 series range ovens. a potential exists for a small fracture within the line delivering gas to the oven cavity burner. such a fracture may cause propane gas to leak from the line.

Risk: A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire and/or explosion causing property damage and/or personal injury.

Fix: Jayco is working with atwood and will replace or repair the stoves free of charge. the safety recall began on november 8, 2010. owners may contact atwood at 1-574-266-4749 or jayco at 1-574-825-0608.

Problem: On certain travel and fifth wheel trailers equipped with hickory springs 'big easy triple steps,' an improper engagement of the bottom step pivot arm with the formed stop edge of the middle step support bracket can result in the bottom step rotating to an unsafe downward angle.

Risk: A person could be injured should the step give way while being used to enter or exit the trailer.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the trailers for the manufacturing date sticker to verify the date of production of the step and, if necessary, will weld stock to each side of the lower (triple) step stop edges. the recall began on march 30, 2007. owners may contact jayco at 1-800-283-8267.

Problem: Certain travel trailers fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, 'tire selection and rims.' the federal identification label and the tire loading information placard has the incorrect tire inflation listed.

Risk: Misprinted labels could lead to failure to follow proper vehicle loading specifications or tire inflation recommendation which could result in tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Owners will be provided with new tire information placards and installation instructions. at the customer's option, a dealer can perform the installation for them. the recall began on april 28, 2006. owners may contact jayco at 574-825-0608.

Problem: On certain motor homes equipped with samsung microwave ovens, these units were produced with a defective panel. an electrical short can occur between circuit patterns on the membrane panel, especially overlapped by a "jumper" or jump wire. this may cause the oven to activate without pressing any key pads.

Risk: An electrical short can occur causing the oven to activate without pressing any key pads. this could result in excessive heat, smoke, or possibly a fire.

Fix: Samsung will notify customers and repair the panel free of charge. in the meantime, consumers should unplug their microwave, if possible. if the consumer is unable to unplug the microwave, they should leave the door ajar until the panel is replaced. consumers should never use the microwave oven for storage or leave any towels, paper, cloth or other products in the microwave after use. owners w