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2005 Jayco Jay Feather Recalls & Complaints

5

open safety recalls on record

Critical

5 owner complaints filed · Severity Index 0.00 · updated 2026-08-07

The recalls

Critical17V746000

Equipment

In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can raises the risk of injury.

Remedy & full details

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.

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

Serious06V022000

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THIS CONDITION, IF NOT ADDRESSED, COULD RESULT IN A CRASH, INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy & full details

DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE BRAKE HOSE P-CLAMP AND REPLACE THE METAL BRAKE LINE ELBOWS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 14, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-800-283-8267.

ON CERTAIN CAMPING TRAILERS, THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE P-CLAMP WAS INCORRECTLY INSTALLED. THIS MAY CAUSE THE METAL BRAKE LINE ELBOW BETWEEN THE BRAKE HOSE AND THE BACKING PLATE TO BREAK WHILE TRAVELING DOWN THE ROAD LEADING TO THE LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITIES.

Serious05V499000

Tires:Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire

THIS CONDITION, IF NOT ADDRESSED, COULD RESULT IN A CRASH, INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy & full details

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON NOVEMBER 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-800-283-8267.

ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS, THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER BOLT MAY BREAK WHILE TRAVELING DOWN THE ROAD.

Serious04V553000

Equipment:Other:Labels

FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR TIRE INFLATION RECOMMENDATION CAN RESULT IN TIRE FAILURE, raises the risk of A CRASH.

Remedy & full details

DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE INCORRECT FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION LABEL AND INSTALL A NEW CORRECTED FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION LABEL. THE RECALL BEGAN DECEMBER 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT JAYCO AT 574-825-0608.

ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS, THE FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION LABEL HAS THE INCORRECT TIRE INFLATION LISTED.

Serious04V552000

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKING, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy & full details

DEALERS WILL REPLACE AND RE-ROUTE THE AXLE BRAKE WIRE TO CLEAR THE AXLE MOUNTING PLATE. THE RECALL BEGAN DECEMBER 1, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT JAYCO AT 574-825-0608.

CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS HAVE THE POTENTIAL FOR THE BRAKE WIRES TO BE IMPROPERLY SECURED ALONG THE TRAILER FRAME. THIS COULD LEAD TO THE BRAKE WIRES COMING IN CONTACT WITH THE AXLE MOUNTING PLATE AND CHAFING THROUGH THE PROTECTIVE INSULATION.

Complaint volume

5 this model-year 6 median, same year

Volume alone is not a fault rate — popular vehicles attract more reports. Read it next to the severity mix below.

What owners reported happened

0Crashes
0Fires
0Injuries
0Deaths

Across 5 complaints. Severity Index 0.00.

Severity Index weights each complaint's reported outcome (death ×10, injury ×4, fire ×3, crash ×2) and divides by total complaints. It measures how severe reports are, not how often faults occur.

What owners report most

Power Train · Driveline ·…1 · 20%Steering1 · 20%Engine And Engine Cooling…1 · 20%Equipment1 · 20%Structure1 · 20%
  1. Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft — 1 reports
  2. Steering — 1 reports
  3. Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe — 1 reports
  4. Equipment — 1 reports
  5. Structure — 1 reports

What to do

  1. Find your 17-character VIN on the driver's door jamb or the base of the windscreen.
  2. Check it against NHTSA's official lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls — the authoritative record for your exact car.
  3. Book the repair with any franchised dealer. Safety recall work is free, with no time limit and regardless of who owns the car now.

Other model years

2004 (4) · 2005 · 2006 (1) · 2007 (2) · 2011 (3)

Numbers in brackets are open recall campaigns for that year.

Questions

Does an open recall mean the car is unsafe to drive?

Not usually. NHTSA issues a "do not drive" or "park outside" advisory when a defect is dangerous enough to keep you out of the car — those are flagged Critical above. Everything else should be repaired promptly but is not an immediate stop-driving order.

Do I pay for recall repairs?

No. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix a safety recall free of charge, including parts and labour, whether or not you are the original owner.

Why are there complaints but no recalls?

Complaints are unverified reports filed by owners. They can prompt an investigation, but many never become recalls — either the fault isn't safety-related or it isn't widespread.