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2018 Jayco Travel Trailer Jay Flight Slx

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Oct 26, 2022
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Nov 3, 2017
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 4 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2018 Jayco Travel Trailer Jay Flight Slx, most frequently naming the other / unspecified, brakes and electrical categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; and 6 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Other / unspecified240.0%
  • Brakes120.0%
  • Electrical120.0%
  • Fuel system120.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
17V696000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Nov 3, 2017
9,930 units potentially affected
The defect: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Jay Flight SLX recreational trailers equipped with a 35 amp power converter. The electrical circuit from the battery does not have overcurrent protection such as a fuse or circuit breaker.
The risk: In the event of an electrical short, the unprotected circuit increases the risk of a fire.
The remedy: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will install a fuse harness assembly with a circuit breaker for overcurrent protection, free of charge. The recall began on December 20, 2017. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901362.
Jayco, Inc.Manufacturer number 9901362View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Other / unspecified
Filed Oct 26, 2022

The contact owns a 2018 Jayco Jay Flight SLX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V425000 (Equipment) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA ID
11490947
Incident
Jun 4, 2021
Other / unspecified
Filed Aug 16, 2021

The contact owns a 2018 Jayco Jay Flight SLX travel trailer. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V425000 (Equipment) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the front burner of the stove throws a flame far back to the microwave which was very dangerous, and the rear burner did not have enough pressure to light the stove when it was low on propane. The dealer was made aware of the failure and the recall and informed the contact that they had ordered the kit that needed to be replaced however, there was no ETA of when the kit would arrive. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but had no date when the part would be available. The failure mileage was unavailable.

NHTSA ID
11429317
Incident
Aug 16, 2019
BrakesElectrical
Filed Jun 29, 2018
Fire reported

VEHICLE BREAKING SYSTEM CAUGHT FIRE DURING TOWING CAUSING FLAMES AND SMOKE TO ERUPT FROM BOTH UNDERCARAGE TIRE SIDES MELTING THE BREAK WIRES, WHILE THE BREAKAWAY SYSTEM WAS ATTACHED IT WAS MELTED AND THE BATTERY CONTINUED TO FEED THE FLAMES VIA WIRING SYSTEM. THIS IS CURRENTLY UNDER INVESTIGATION HOWEVER I AM BEING TOLD THE AXEL, DRUMS, BEARINGS, BREAKS, AND SPINDLES WERE ALL BAD AND REQUIRE REPLACEMENT. THIS IS A BRAND NEW TRAVEL TRAILER AND THIS WAS 15 MINUTES INTO OUR VERY FIRST TRIP WITH THE TRAILER AFTER DEALER DELIVERY. *TT

NHTSA ID
11104745
Incident
Jun 17, 2018
Mileage
30 mi
Fuel system
Filed Nov 17, 2017

I HAVE A SAFETY CONCERN WITH THE PROPANE LINE SO CLOSE TO THE REAR WHEEL. IF MY TIRE HAS A BLOW OUT THIS WILL DESTROY THE LINE. AND THIS COULD BE A VERY BAD SCENARIO. IMPACT FROM THE TIRE CAN CRACK THE LP MANIFOLD, AND BREAK FREE THE LP LINES AND FITTINGS. DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE TIRE MAY NOT BE READILY NOTICEABLE AND COULD CAUSE IGNITION OF LP GAS THAT COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE WHEN LP SYSTEM IS TESTED, FILLED AND/OR USED.

NHTSA ID
11047063
Incident
Jul 6, 2017

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

INC 22-067

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

JAYCO AND ENTEGRA COACH STORAGE TIPS. INSTRUCTIONS FOR STORING JAYCO AND ENTEGRA COACH DIESEL PUSHERS.

19-019SRP

EQUIPMENT

Repair steps regarding beltline/S-lock molding at sidewall

INC 20-007

EQUIPMENT

Informational bulletin for repair that requires the removal of pullout cabinet extension drawers.

19-025

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Baggage doors may leaking due to incorrect O-ring installed in handle

17-013

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Installation of bulb seal around the slide out is required to prevent water from entering the unit The Bulb seal was omitted during manufacturing process.

17-012

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Hide a Bed sofa requires legs added to enure proper function of the fold out mechanism and a taller backet to secure sofa to floor, once the legs are installed.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Jayco Travel Trailer Jay Flight Slx by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2025010—
2024010—
2023010—
2022240—
2021530—
2020220—
2019830—
2018Viewing410—
2017350—
2016030—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.