The 2011 Jayco Jay Feather has 3 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is tires.
How the 2011 compares
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Fewest complaintsMost complaints
Lowest complaint count among 5 Jay Feather model years — 5th most.
3recalls
1complaints
0crashes
0fires
1injuries
15,000median 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.
Equipment
Oct 21, 2010 · NHTSA campaign 10V500000 · 836 vehicles
Problem: Jayco is recalling certain model year 2011 travel trailers and fifth wheels manufactured from August 16, 2010, through October 1, 2010, equipped with atwood 35 series range ovens. A potential exists for a small fracture within the line delivering gas to the oven cavity burner. Such a fracture May cause propane gas to leak from the line.
Original NHTSA wording
JAYCO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 TRAVEL TRAILERS AND FIFTH WHEELS MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 16, 2010, THROUGH OCTOBER 1, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH ATWOOD 35 SERIES RANGE OVENS. A POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR A SMALL FRACTURE WITHIN THE LINE DELIVERING GAS TO THE OVEN CAVITY BURNER. SUCH A FRACTURE MAY CAUSE PROPANE GAS TO LEAK FROM THE LINE.
Risk: A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire and/or explosion causing property damage and/or personal injury.
Original NHTSA wording
A PROPANE LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSION CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy & notes
Jayco is working with atwood and will replace or repair the stoves free of charge. The safety recall began on November 8, 2010. Owners May contact atwood at 1-574-266-4749 or Jayco at 1-574-825-0608.
Owners May also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Problem: Jayco is recalling certain model year 2011 jay feather select travel trailers, series X213 manufactured from May 17, 2010 through August 16, 2010 for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." the federal ID label and the tire and loading information label have an incorrect tire pressure.
Original NHTSA wording
JAYCO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 JAY FEATHER SELECT TRAVEL TRAILERS, SERIES X213 MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 17, 2010 THROUGH AUGUST 16, 2010 FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE FEDERAL ID LABEL AND THE TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL HAVE AN INCORRECT TIRE PRESSURE.
Risk: 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.
Original NHTSA wording
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.
Remedy & notes
Jayco will mail to consumers the corrected labels or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. The safety recall began on September 13, 2010. Owners May contact Jayco at 1-800-283-8267.
Owners May also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.
2011 vs. other Jayco Jay Feather years
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Questions
Does the 2011 Jayco Jay Feather have recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns covering the 2011 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 2011 Jayco Jay Feather?
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention tires (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.
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