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2012 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.
3
Latest Sep 14, 2016
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 2012 Jayco Jay Flight, most frequently naming the body & structure, interior & seats and other / unspecified categories. 3 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

  • Body & structure125.0%
  • Interior & seats125.0%
  • Other / unspecified125.0%
  • Tires & wheels125.0%

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

3 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
12V183000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Apr 27, 2012
66 units potentially affected
The defect: 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, “TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS.”
The 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.
The remedy: 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.
JAYCO, INC.View on NHTSA.gov
11V554000

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Nov 11, 2011
80 units potentially affected
The defect: JAYCO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 JAY FLIGHT AND EAGLE SUPER LITE ½ 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.
The risk: THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE, INJURY OR DEATH.
The remedy: 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.
JAYCO, INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Tires & wheels
Filed Sep 14, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JAYCO JAY FLIGHT EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR MARATHON TIRES, SIZE: 225/75R/15 (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CENTER PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE TIRE SHOP AND FOUR BRAND NEW TIRES WERE INSTALLED, BUT OF A DIFFERENT BRAND. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE DOT NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE TIRE AND VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,500.

NHTSA ID
10906345
Incident
Aug 31, 2016
Mileage
1,500 mi
Interior & seats
Filed Jul 28, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JAYCO J FLIGHT TRAVEL TRAILER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V585000 ( LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES ) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER 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.

NHTSA ID
10616813
Incident
Jan 31, 2014
Body & structureOther / unspecified
Filed Aug 12, 2013

GROSS AND HITCH WEIGHT OF TRAVEL TRAILER/TOWING SAFETY. THE CONSUMER AND HIS WIFE HAD DIFFICULTY TOWING THE TRAILER, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT WAS WINDY OR WHEN A LARGE TRUCK WAS PASSING. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE TRAILER TO BE WEIGHED, AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THE WEIGHT ON THE TRAILER EXCEEDED THE AMOUNT THAT WAS ADVERTISED BOTH IN THE BROCHURE AND ON THE STICKER ON TRAILER. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT TRAILER WAS UNSAFE TO TOW BEHIND A VEHICLE. PRIOR TO PURCHASING THE TRAILER, THE CONSUMER SHOWED THE SALESPERSON THE TOWING CAPACITY INFORMATION FOR THEIR VEHICLE. THE DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED TO THE CONSUMER STATED THE HITCH WEIGHT FOR THE TRAILER WAS 780 POUNDS. BASED ON THAT INFORMATION, THE SALESPERSON AT THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONSUMER THE TRAILER WAS WITHIN WEIGHT THAT COULD SAFELY TOW THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED TO HIM, BY THE DEALERSHIP FRAUDULENTLY MISREPRESENTED THE WEIGHT OF THE TRAILER. ...UPDATED 11-06-13 *BF

NHTSA ID
10551310
Incident
Mar 15, 2013

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.

INC 20-007

EQUIPMENT

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

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—
2012Viewing330—
2011130—
2010010—
2009010—
2008110—
2007320—
2006020—
2005010—
2004210—
2003320—
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.