The 2004 Jayco Jay Feather has 4 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is structure.
How the 2004 compares
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Fewest complaintsMost complaints
Low complaint count among 5 Jay Feather model years — 4th most.
4recalls
1complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
—median miles
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.
Does your car have an open recall? Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.
Nov 21, 2017 · NHTSA campaign 17V746000 · 49,563 vehicles
Problem: 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
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy & notes
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Service Brakes
Nov 18, 2004 · NHTSA campaign 04V552000 · 317 vehicles
Problem: 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.
Original NHTSA wording
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.
Risk: This condition May result in loss of braking, which could lead to a crash or personal injury.
Original NHTSA wording
THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKING, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy & notes
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.
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Equipment
Nov 17, 2004 · NHTSA campaign 04V553000 · 698 vehicles
Problem: On certain travel trailers, the federal identification label has the incorrect tire inflation listed.
Original NHTSA wording
ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS, THE FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION LABEL HAS THE INCORRECT TIRE INFLATION LISTED.
Risk: Failure to follow proper vehicle loading specifications or tire inflation recommendation can result in tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original NHTSA wording
FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR TIRE INFLATION RECOMMENDATION CAN RESULT IN TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy & notes
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.
Jayco recall no. 9901056 - customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Problem: On certain travel trailers equipped with optional 6 gallon dsi gas/electric water heaters with remotely operated 110-VOLT water heater on/off switching, excessive heat can be generated at the wire connections to the water heater while the heater is being operated on 110 volts.
Original NHTSA wording
ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL 6 GALLON DSI GAS/ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS WITH REMOTELY OPERATED 110-VOLT WATER HEATER ON/OFF SWITCHING, EXCESSIVE HEAT CAN BE GENERATED AT THE WIRE CONNECTIONS TO THE WATER HEATER WHILE THE HEATER IS BEING OPERATED ON 110 VOLTS.
Risk: This has resulted in heat and smoke damage to the water heater insulation, plumbing, wiring and water heater compartment.
Original NHTSA wording
THIS HAS RESULTED IN HEAT AND SMOKE DAMAGE TO THE WATER HEATER INSULATION, PLUMBING, WIRING AND WATER HEATER COMPARTMENT.
Remedy & notes
Dealers will conduct a detailed inspection of the water heater wiring, remote relay and remove any excessive insulation at the connection between the supply line and the internal water heater wiring in the water junction box. The recall began on August 12, 2004. Owners should contact Jayco at 1-219-825-5861.
Jayco recall no. 9901053.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.
2004 vs. other Jayco Jay Feather years
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Questions
Does the 2004 Jayco Jay Feather have recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns covering the 2004 Jayco Jay Feather, the latest from Nov 21, 2017 (equipment). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Jayco Jay Feather?
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention structure (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.
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