Kept smelling hot wires and burning plastic smell. Service tech was already in campground so we called them over to investigate and they discovered the iota model its-50r automatic transfer switch had burnt wires. Our unit is prepped for a generator but we do not have one installed so we question how/why this transfer switch should go bad since it's not used. Repeated emails to jayco are not offering much information. We saw where other transfer switches had been recalled and wondered if our switch was one of those but we could not find recall notice. Are there issues with this model also? They keep asking if a power surge created the issue. The camper is hooked up to a 50a surge protector at our seasonal campsite so this shouldn't be an issue. And, it's not a single wire that is burnt but several which is a major malfunction. I'm uploading a pdf of the email conversation with jayco,
The worst 2011 Jayco Pinnacle problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical2
- Tires1
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- Electrical2
- Tires1
Recalls 2
Equipment
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 10V500000 · Recall details
Power train: axle assembly
- What is wrong
- Jayco is recalling certain model year 2011 pinnacle fifth wheel trailers equipped with dexter axles. On some axles, cracks could appear in the spindle weld.
- Risk
- These cracks can propagate and cause the spindle to detach from the axle tube, resulting in the separation of the wheel end from the vehicle, creating a road hazard that increases the risk of a crash to other vehicles, and compromises the driver's control of the vehicle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Jayco is working with dexter axle and will inspect the axle serial number and replace it if it falls within the serial number range. Replacement of the axle will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 18, 2010. Owners may contact jayco at 1‑800‑283‑8267 and dexter axle at 1-800-2164.
Recall number 10V469000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2011 Jayco Pinnacle 4
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Jayco and entegra coach storage tips. instructions for storing jayco and entegra coach diesel pushers.
- Standard Repair Instructions detailing how to repair a unit with a crack in the sidewall near the slideout.
- (SRP) Standard repair procedure for crack forming at the front bottom corner of the off door side (ODS) or...
- Informational bulletin for repair that requires the removal of pullout cabinet extension drawers.
What 2011 Jayco Pinnacle owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 (na) jayco pinnacle equipped with goodyear marathon st tires, size: st235/80r16. While the vehicle was being towed at 55 MPH, the driver's side tire experienced a blow out. The rv was taken to an independent mechanic to have the tire replaced. The contact was concerned that the trailer was sold with three year old tires. The contact also stated that the batteries in the rv exploded without warning. The trailer was taken to the dealer to have the batteries replaced. The dealer replaced the battery; however, the batteries exploded again after a few days. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The dot number was unknown. The approximate tire and vehicle failure mileage was 1,400.
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Questions about the 2011 Jayco Pinnacle
Is the 2011 Jayco Pinnacle reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2011 Jayco Pinnacle, close to a typical Pinnacle model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2011 Jayco Pinnacle?
Electrical system, with 2 complaints. Next is tires (1).
How many recalls does the 2011 Jayco Pinnacle have?
2 recalls, covering equipment and power train.
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