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2005 Jayco Jay Feather

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What to inspect

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  • Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Equipment. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Power Train. 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 reports0 fire reports0 injury reports

What owners actually said

3 reports
Mileage unknown · Aug 31, 2010
Structure

FORMALDEHYDE LEVEL EXCEEDS THE MRL OF 0.04PPM; FORMALDEHYDE LEVEL WITHIN TRAILERS INTERIOR REGISTERS 0.12. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10353052

Mileage unknown · Sep 18, 2006
Equipment

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER USING THE SHOWER IN THE TRAVEL TRAILER, THE WATER IN THE TUB WAS NOT DRAINING PROPERLY. UPON INSPECTION OF THE BLACK WATER WASTE TANK BEHIND THE COMMODE WITH THE LEVER OPEN, THE WASTE PRESSURE WAS BUILT UP AND THE CONTENTS OF THE TANK SPLASHED THE CONTACT'S FACE AND THE SURROUNDING AREA. THERE WE…

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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER USING THE SHOWER IN THE TRAVEL TRAILER, THE WATER IN THE TUB WAS NOT DRAINING PROPERLY. UPON INSPECTION OF THE BLACK WATER WASTE TANK BEHIND THE COMMODE WITH THE LEVER OPEN, THE WASTE PRESSURE WAS BUILT UP AND THE CONTENTS OF THE TANK SPLASHED THE CONTACT'S FACE AND THE SURROUNDING AREA. THERE WERE NO INJURIES SUSTAINED. THE MOTOR HOME WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO DETERMINED THIS WAS THE DESIGN OF THE WASTE TANK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED.

NHTSA ODI #10168501

1,800 miles · Mar 21, 2005
Engine And Engine CoolingPower TrainSteering

WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH THE EXHAUST PIPE FELL OFF AND WENT UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT THE DRIVESHAFT LOCKED, CAUSING THE STEERING TO BECOME DIFFICULT.*AK

NHTSA ODI #10115474

Official recalls

5

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.

06V022000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Jan 27, 2006

ON CERTAIN CAMPING TRAILERS, THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE P-CLAMP WAS INCORRECTLY INSTALLED. THIS MAY CAUSE THE METAL BRAKE LINE ELBOW BETWEEN THE BRAKE HOSE AND THE BACKING PLATE TO BREAK WHILE TRAVELING DOWN THE ROAD LEADING TO THE LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITIES.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS CONDITION, IF NOT ADDRESSED, COULD RESULT IN A CRASH, INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE BRAKE HOSE P-CLAMP AND REPLACE THE METAL BRAKE LINE ELBOWS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 14, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-800-283-8267.

05V499000 · Tires:temporary/emergency Spare Tire

Nov 2, 2005

ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS, THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER BOLT MAY BREAK WHILE TRAVELING DOWN THE ROAD.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS CONDITION, IF NOT ADDRESSED, COULD RESULT IN A CRASH, INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON NOVEMBER 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-800-283-8267.

04V552000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Nov 18, 2004

CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS HAVE THE POTENTIAL FOR THE BRAKE WIRES TO BE IMPROPERLY SECURED ALONG THE TRAILER FRAME. THIS COULD LEAD TO THE BRAKE WIRES COMING IN CONTACT WITH THE AXLE MOUNTING PLATE AND CHAFING THROUGH THE PROTECTIVE INSULATION.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKING, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE AND RE-ROUTE THE AXLE BRAKE WIRE TO CLEAR THE AXLE MOUNTING PLATE. THE RECALL BEGAN DECEMBER 1, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT JAYCO AT 574-825-0608.

04V553000 · Equipment:other:labels

Nov 17, 2004

ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS, THE FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION LABEL HAS THE INCORRECT TIRE INFLATION LISTED.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR TIRE INFLATION RECOMMENDATION CAN RESULT IN TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE INCORRECT FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION LABEL AND INSTALL A NEW CORRECTED FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION LABEL. THE RECALL BEGAN DECEMBER 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT JAYCO AT 574-825-0608.

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NHTSA investigations

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