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.
The worst 2012 Jayco Jay Flight problems
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Recalls 3
Equipment
- What is wrong
- 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: 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:
- Risk
- In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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 number 17V746000 · Recall details
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Relying on the 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
- 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.
Recall number 12V183000 · Recall details
Equipment: electrical
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- This could result in a fire, injury or death.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 11V554000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2012 Jayco Jay Flight 2
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 2012 Jayco Jay Flight owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jayco j flight travel trailer. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency 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.
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 behind a vehicle. Prior to purchasing the trailer, the consumer showed the salesperson the towing capacity information for their vehicle. The documentation provided to the consumer stated the hitch weight for the trailer was 780 pounds. Based on that information, the salesperson at the dealer advised the consumer the trailer was within weight that could safely tow the vehicle. The consumer believed the documentation provided to him, by the dealership fraudulently misrepresented the weight of the trailer. ...updated 11-06-13
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Is the 2012 Jayco Jay Flight reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2012 Jayco Jay Flight, close to a typical Jay Flight model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2012 Jayco Jay Flight?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint. Next is locks (1).
How many recalls does the 2012 Jayco Jay Flight have?
3 recalls, covering equipment.
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