The contact owns a 2017 Jayco Jay Flight SLX. The contact stated while the RV was stationary, the interior light started to flicker, and the bulbs were extremely hot. The contact also stated that the battery was draining and that the refrigerator was not functioning properly. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and the mechanic associated the failure with the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 17V696000 (Electrical System) and 17V290000 (Interior Lighting). The manufacturer had been informed of the failure but informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recalls. The RV was not repaired but was pending repairs.
The worst 2017 Jayco Travel Trailer Jay Flight SLX problems
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Recalls 5
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
- What is wrong
- Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Jay Flight SLX recreational trailers equipped with a 35 amp power converter. The electrical circuit from the battery does not have overcurrent protection such as a fuse or circuit breaker.
- Risk
- In the event of an electrical short, the unprotected circuit increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will install a fuse harness assembly with a circuit breaker for overcurrent protection, free of charge. The recall began on December 20, 2017. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1‑800‑283‑8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901362.
Recall number 17V696000 · Recall details
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2017 Jay Flight SLX travel trailers equipped with the Rocky Mountain Package option. The Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC) labels on the affected vehicles did not include the weight of the water tank and water when calculating the CCC, therefore, the CCC is overstated beyond the 1% variance allowed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
- Risk
- Without an accurate CCC, the trailer may be overloaded, affecting the handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Jayco has notified owners and will provide them with corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2017. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1‑800‑283‑8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901358.
Recall number 17V440000 · Recall details
Interior lighting
- What is wrong
- Jayco Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2017 Jay Flight Bungalow, Hummingbird, White Hawk, Jay Flight SLX, Jay Feather 7, Jay Feather and Jay Flight fifth wheel recreational trailers. The LED ceiling lights may produce excessive heat.
- Risk
- The excessive heat from the LED ceiling lights may increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected LED ceiling lights with a different light, free of charge. The recall began on May 24, 2017. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1‑800‑283‑8267. Jayco's number for the recall is 9901349.
Recall number 17V290000 · Recall details
Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control
- What is wrong
- Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Jay Feather, Jay Flight, Jay Flight SLX, Eagle, White Hawk, and Octane travel trailers manufactured January 5, 2016, to July 18, 2016, equipped with a Sway Command anti-sway system. When connected to certain tow vehicles that have an integrated brake controller, and after the anti-sway system has applied the trailer brakes in response to a sway event, the trailer brakes may no longer function to slow or stop the trailer.
- Risk
- A loss of trailer brakes may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will remove the Sway Command system from the affected travel trailers, free of charge. The recall began on August 3, 2016. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1‑800‑283‑8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901308.
Recall number 16V560000 · Recall details
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain model year 2017 Jay Flight SLX travel trailers, model 212 QBW, manufactured June 27, 2016, to June 28, 2016. The affected vehicles were manufactured with Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC) and Tire Labels indicating incorrect vehicle weight. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
- Risk
- Incorrect weight on labels can allow the operator to overload the vehicle, affecting vehicle handling, and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Jayco has notified the dealers that have the affected trailers and supplied them with corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began July 6, 2016. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-2833-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901300.
Recall number 16V514000 · Recall details
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Technical service bulletins for the 2017 Jayco Travel Trailer Jay Flight SLX 2
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 2017 Jayco Travel Trailer Jay Flight SLX owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 jayco jay flight slx travel trailer. The contact stated that the center bolt was missing, along with one bolt on the two axle trailer on the rear passenger side leaf spring and on the front driver's side leaf spring. The contact replaced the bolts. It was discovered that the axle shifted when the failure occurred. The dealer (camping world of denver, 16000 w colfax ave, golden, co 80401, (888) 881-9093) had not specified any specific manufacturer guidelines pertaining to any oem bolt replacement. Camping world indicated that the technician who serviced the vehicle was no longer with the company. The manufacturer was contacted. The travel trailer was repaired.
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 jayco jay flight slx. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v696000 (electrical system); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Camping world of indianapolis (303 sheek rd, greenwood, in) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and informed the contact they had no knowledge of the recall. The contact had not experienced a failure.
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Questions about the 2017 Jayco Travel Trailer Jay Flight SLX
Is the 2017 Jayco Travel Trailer Jay Flight SLX reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2017 Jayco Travel Trailer Jay Flight SLX, fewer than a typical Jay Flight SLX model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2017 Jayco Travel Trailer Jay Flight SLX?
Electrical system, with 2 complaints. Next is body (1).
How many recalls does the 2017 Jayco Travel Trailer Jay Flight SLX have?
5 recalls, covering electrical system, equipment and interior lighting.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Jayco Travel Trailer Jay Flight SLX electrical?
Yes, 2 recalls: 17V696000, 16V560000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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