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2003 Jayco Jay Flight

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 May 30, 2006
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 21, 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 3 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2003 Jayco Jay Flight, most frequently naming the brakes and other / unspecified categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 2 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

  • Brakes250.0%
  • Other / unspecified250.0%

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

2 campaigns 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
17V746000

EQUIPMENT

Nov 21, 2017
49,563 units potentially affected
The defect: 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
The risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
The 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.
Jayco, Inc.View on NHTSA.gov
03V383000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Oct 9, 2003
6,442 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The 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.
The remedy: 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 WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SAMSUNG AT 800-932-3837 OR JAYCO AT 1-574-825-0608.
JAYCO, INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Other / unspecified
Filed May 30, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE MICROWAVE OVEN IN THE TRAILER IS DEFECTIVE. THERE HAS NOT BEEN AN ELECTRICAL SHORT INVOLVING THE MICROWAVE. THE CONTACT UNPLUGGED THE MICROWAVE TO AVOID AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND IS THEREFORE UNABLE TO USE IT. THERE WAS A RECALL LETTER RECEIVED IN NOVEMBER 2005 CONCERNING RECALL, # 03V383000 ON THE VEHICLE REGARDING THE EQUIPMENT. THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE ARE NOT AVAILABLE AT THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP. THE MANUFACTURER CONFIRMED THE PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ID
10158583
Incident
May 30, 2006
BrakesOther / unspecified
Filed Oct 14, 2004

2003 JAY FLIGHT 27BH TRAILER BRAKES LOCKING UP. *BF THE CONSUMER TOOK THE RV BACK TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THE BRAKE LINES WERE TOO SHORT SO THEY HAD TO BE ADJUSTED. THE SCREEN HAD TO BE FIXED BECAUSE THE WERE NOT SEALED PROPERLY, THERE WERE GAPS BETWEEN THE SCREENS AND THE WINDOW FRAMES. THE CONSUMER ENCOUNTERED OTHER PROBLEMS SUCH AS THE SHOWER WALL SEPARATING FROM THE CORNER WHICH CAUSED THE WALL TO BULGE, THE FRESH WATER TANK WAS NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED SO WHEN THE CONSUMER USED IT FOR THE FIRST TIME WATER LEAKED ALL OVER THE FLOOR AND SOAKED THE CARPET. THE MOUNTING WHICH HELD THE DRAWERS IN PLACE FELL APART, THE WATER HEATER STOPPED WORKING, ALL OF THE SCREWS WHICH HELD THE SEATING AROUND THE TABLE FELL OUT, HE WATER PUMP WAS VERY LOUD. *JB

NHTSA ID
10097351
Incident
Oct 1, 2004
Brakes
Filed Sep 17, 2004

CONSUMER DISCOVERED THAT THE RIGHT SIDE ELECTRICAL BRAKE LINE WAS NOT HOOKED UP ON THIS TRAVEL TRAILER FROM THE MANUFACTURER PLANT. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED . *AK

NHTSA ID
10092627
Incident
Sep 16, 2004

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.

04177

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT

REAR STABILIZER JACKS. JAYCO TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN AND JAYCO FOLDING CAMPING TRAILER OUTSTORE BUNK SKIRT OPTION INSTALLATION AND SET UP INSTRUCTIONS. *TT

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 Jay Flight by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2017001—
2014030—
2013030—
2012330—
2011130—
2010010—
2009010—
2008110—
2007320—
2006020—
2005010—
2004210—
2003Viewing320—
2002020—

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.