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2016 Jayco Travel Trailer Jay Flight

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  • Electrical System. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Exterior Lighting. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Structure. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

0 crash reports2 fire reports0 injury reports

Electrical System complaints

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Mileage unknown · Dec 6, 2017
Electrical SystemFire

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 WA…

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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.

NHTSA ODI #11052728

500 miles · Jun 17, 2016
Electrical SystemExterior Lighting

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.

NHTSA ODI #10874852

Official recalls

2

17V746000 · Equipment

Nov 21, 2017

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

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

16V560000 · Electrical System: Integrated Trailer Brake Control

Jul 27, 2016

Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Jay Feather, Jay Flight, Jay Flight SLX, Eagle, White Hawk, and Octane travel trailers manufactured January 5, 2016, to July 18, 2016, equipped with a Sway Command anti-sway system. When connected to certain tow vehicles that have an integrated brake controller, and after the anti-sway system has applied the trailer brakes in response to a sway event, the trailer brakes may no longer function to slow or stop the trailer.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A loss of trailer brakes may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will remove the Sway Command system from the affected travel trailers, free of charge. The recall began on August 3, 2016. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901308.

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NHTSA investigations

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