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1990 Jayco Jay

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.
1
Latest Sep 29, 2005
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.
2
Latest Oct 9, 2002
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 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 1990 Jayco Jay, most frequently naming the body & structure category. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 1 manufacturer communication is 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 & structure1100.0%

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
02V276001

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Oct 9, 2002
16,801 units potentially affected
The defect: CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS MODEL NUMBERS 442, 443, 452, EV452, 453, 462, EV462, 463, EV463, 482, EV482, 483, EV483, 874, AND 875 MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 1987 AND MAY 1995. THESE REFRIGERATORS CAN EXPERIENCE A BREAK DOWN IN A RUBBER SEAL WITHIN THE GAS VALVE. AS THE RUBBER SEAL AGES, A LEAK MAY OCCUR, ALLOWING PROPANE GAS TO ACCUMULATE IN THE BURNER AREA.
The risk: THE CONSEQUENCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
The remedy: NORCOLD WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT GAS VALVE FREE OF CHARGE. 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 NORCOLD SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-667-3005.
JAYCO, INC.Manufacturer number 9901043View on NHTSA.gov
91E013001

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

May 1, 1991
36,082 units potentially affected
The defect: THE STOP LAMPS ON THESE TRAILERS FAILED TO COMPLY WITH PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 108.
The risk: INADEQUATE STOP LIGHTS CAN CAUSE MOTORIST FOLLOWING THETRAILER TO MISS A STOP OR TURN SIGNAL, AND AN ACCIDENT MAY RESULT.
The remedy: REPLACE THE LENSES OF THE STOP LAMPS TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS 108.
JAYCO, INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Body & structure
Filed Sep 29, 2005

DT: ON 5/30/05 WHILE DRIVING, THE C CHANNEL OF THE A FRAME SHEARED OFF AND SEPARATED FROM THE FRAME ON BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT HAND SIDES. IT APPEARED TO BE METAL FATIGUE OR DEFECTIVE METAL, BUT THE WELDS WERE INTACT. THE FRONT OF THE CAMPER DROPPED DOWN AND BEGAN SCRAPING THE GROUND. NO ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR OR NOISES PRIOR TO FAILURE. WAS CRUISING ALONG ABOUT 55 MPH, BUT MAY HAVE OCCURRED IN CONSTRUCTION ZONE, AND JUST FELL OUT AS THE VEHICLE WENT ALONG. NO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS WITH THE TRAILER PRIOR TO FAILURE.*AK *NM

NHTSA ID
10122572
Incident
May 30, 2005

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.

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 by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
1997010—
1993020—
1992020—
1991030—
1990Viewing120—
1989020—
1988020—
1987020—
1986020—
1985010—
1984010—
1983010—

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.