2018 Jayco Travel Trailer JAY FLIGHT: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
10 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2018 model year. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Equipment is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 10 complaints (50.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 4 | 40.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Equipment | 5 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems:Tank Valve/Gauge | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
Equipment: 5; Electrical System: 3; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems:Tank Valve/Gauge: 1; Exterior Lighting: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
No usable failure mileage is recorded. 10 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 1 |
2018: 3; 2021: 6; 2022: 1
Pattern summary
Equipment leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 4 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11067032 · 2018-02-05 (February 5, 2018)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JAYCO RV TRAVEL TRAILER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER FROM JAYCO (# 9901349) FOR THE TRAILER WIRING HARNESS. THE CONTACT CALLED JAYCO CUSTOMER SERVICE AT [phone removed] AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE WIRING FOR THE TRAILER WAS ON BACKORDER ACROSS THE NATION, AND THE CONTACT WOULD JUST HAVE TO WAIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAS BEEN WITHOUT THE TRAILER FOR TWO WEEKS DUE TO THE WIRING HARNESS RECALL. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THERE WAS NO MILEAGE.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11067032 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11067072 · 2018-02-05 (February 5, 2018)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JAYCO JAY FLIGHT TRAVEL TRAILER. THE CONTACT INQUIRED ABOUT A RECALL LETTER FOR THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY JAYCO THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE TO REMEDY THE RECALL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRAILER WAS SITTING AT CAMPING WORLD OF BAKERSFIELD (5500 WIBLE RD, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93313, [phone removed]). THE DEALER DID NOT KNOW HOW LONG IT WOULD BE BEFORE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED JAYCO AND WAS INFORMED THAT PARTS WERE ON BACKORDER ACROSS THE U.S. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED.…
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Owner report 11127917 · 2018-09-06 (September 6, 2018)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JAYCO JAY FLIGHT JL26BH TRAVEL TRAILER. THE CONTACT JUST BOUGHT THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE OUTDOOR LIGHTING FLICKERED AND THE SOUND SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, INDICATING A POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL FAILURE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE WARRANTY COMPANY, BUT THEY REFUSED TO SEND FOR THE VEHICLE TO BE SERVICED. FURTHERMORE, THE CONTACT WAS USING THE RV AS A LIVE-IN VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BY PHONE AND E-MAIL, BUT THE CONTACT HAD NOT RECEIVED A RESPONSE. THE DEALER (TAMPA RV, 4656 MCINTOSH RD, DOVER, FL 33527, [phon…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11127917 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11428529 · 2021-08-10 (August 10, 2021)
The contact owns a 2018 Jayco Jay Flight. The contact received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V425000 (Equipment) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer had been notified about the recall and the contact was informed to bring the vehicle to the dealer; however, the contact was informed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer had been notified of the recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The contact had not experience…
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Owner report 11428562 · 2021-08-10 (August 10, 2021)
The contact owns a 2018 Jayco Jay Flight. The contact stated that an abnormal propane odor was coming from the propane tanks attached to the trailer. Recently, the contact received a recall notice for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V425000 (Equipment) which she linked to her failure. The contact had yet to reach out to the dealer or the manufacturer for assistance with the recall. The contact stated that she was elderly and could not haul the trailer to a dealer to service the recall. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was unknow…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11428562 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11428958 · 2021-08-13 (August 13, 2021)
The contact owns a 2018 Jayco Jay Flight. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V425000 (Equipment) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11428958 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11432265 · 2021-09-09 (September 9, 2021)
The contact owns 2018 Jayco Jayco Trailer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V425000 (Equipment) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had a failure with the propane tank filling up with fuel. The RV was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the propane tank was faulty and needed to be replaced. The RV was not repaired. The contact mentioned that he was unable to ge…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11432265 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11442223 · 2021-12-01 (December 1, 2021)
Received a recall letter for my travel trailer in August 2021 which states: Two-stage propane regulators on recreational vehicles may supply elevated, intermittent or low propane pressure to the appliances due to a second stage valve seat that can fail to regulate propane flow and pressure. An increase in propane pressure could cause the flame of the appliance to become larger, and under certain rare circumstances, may ignite adjacent materials resulting in a fire. Also, an increase in propane pressure would also cause the regulator to vent pro…
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Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
21V425000 · Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems
Reported: 2021-06-04 (June 4, 2021)
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Jayco Designer, 2017-2021 Eagle HT, Eagle, Jay Feather, Jay Flight SLX, Jay Flight, North Point, Octane Superlite, Pinnacle, White Hawk, 2017-2020 Eagle HT, 2018-2021 Jay Flight Bungalow, 2017-2019 Octane, and 2019-2020 Eagle HTX travel trailers and fifth wheels equipped with a Winntec model 6020 two-stage propane regulator. The regulator may fail, causing an increase in propane pressure.
Consequence: Increased propane pressure can enlarge the flames in gas appliances, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the regulator and test the propane system for leaks, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 3, 2021. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267.
NHTSA campaign record ↗