Jayco Jay Feather Ex-port
Model Jay Feather Ex-port made by Jayco got 5 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to structure and suspension. There was one recall concerning service brakes, hydraulic .
Model 2008
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V199000 | JAYCO, INC. | from 05/14/2007 to 02/22/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 22 | 05/13/2008 | MFR | JAYCO, INC. | 05/05/2008 | 05/05/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Jayco is recalling 22 my 2008 jay feather ex-port '17c' travel trailers equipped with optional hydraulic brakes. some optional hydraulic brake hoses were routed under the axle. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this condition is not addressed, the hydraulic hoses could chafe and create loss of braking increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will reroute the brake hoses and replace any brake hoses showing chafing. the recall began on may 13, 2008. owners may contact jayco at 1-574-825-5861. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 11/25/2009 | |||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jayco jay feather trailer. all four tires rub against the wheel weld. eventually the front passenger side double tire blew-out. the current and failure mileages were unknown. | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 07/05/2011 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 jayco feather light trailer. the contact stated that the trailer sits very low and there is no clearance on any of the tires. the contact stated there should be a 4 inch clearance, but there is current no clearance. the contact spoke with manufacturer of the trailer and was told to speak with dexter, which is the company that manufactured the axle. the contact is concerned about the tires having a blow out because of the lack of clearance. rl | |||