2012 Jayco Jay Flight problems: recalls, complaints and what to check
NHTSA has 3 recalls and 3 owner complaints on file for the 2012 Jayco Jay Flight. Here is what they are, what a technician checks for each kind of fault, and how to look one over before you buy it.
Other: 2 recalls, 1 complaint
Recall 17V746000 (21/11/2017): EQUIPMENT
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
Fix: 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.
Recall 12V183000 (27/04/2012): EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
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.
Fix: 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.
12 volt and 120 volt electrical: 1 recall
Recall 11V554000 (11/11/2011): EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
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.
Fix: 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.
What a tech checks: Voltage drop, grounds, the converter and the transfer switch. Melted shore-cord plugs and bad grounds cause most of the electrical complaints techs actually see. Before you buy: Battery at rest, converter output on shore power, GFCI test, every outlet.
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Tires: 1 complaint
What a tech checks: Age, load range and pressure. RV tires age out before they wear out, and an underrated tire on a heavy trailer is a blowout waiting to happen. Before you buy: Read the DOT date and the load range on the sidewall.
Chassis, towing and tires lessons · Trailer guide
Doors, windows, steps and lights: 1 complaint
What a tech checks: Mostly adjustments and wear: steps that stop halfway on a bad switch, doors out of alignment after a slide shifted, exterior lights with a corroded ground. Before you buy: Every door, lock, window and light.
Structure, roof and leaks: 1 complaint
What a tech checks: Roof sealant, seams, window and slide seals, and the frame. Water intrusion shows up as delamination, soft floors and stained ceilings months after the leak started. Before you buy: Press the sidewalls and walk the floor; look at every seam and seal.
Roof, leaks and body lessons · Seals and leaks guide
Axles, brakes, suspension and hitch: 1 complaint
What a tech checks: Bearings, brake magnets, worn shackle bolts and bent axles. A trailer that wears tires on the inside edge or pulls to one side usually has an axle or suspension problem. Before you buy: Bolts tight, springs not flat, brakes apply with the breakaway pin pulled.
Chassis and towing lessons · Trailer guide
What owners reported to NHTSA
09/14/2016, TIRES: 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.
08/12/2013, STRUCTURE,TRAILER HITCHES,EQUIPMENT: 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 B
07/28/2014, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES: 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.
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Checked against NHTSA 2026-10-23. Recall repairs are free at an authorized dealer. Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA and are not verified.