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Equipment. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
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Fuel/propulsion System. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
0 crash reports1 fire reports0 injury reports
What owners actually said
4 reports
Mileage unknown · Oct 26, 2022
Equipment
The contact owns a 2018 Jayco Jay Flight SLX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V425000 (Equipment) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
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The contact owns a 2018 Jayco Jay Flight SLX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V425000 (Equipment) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had 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. Parts distribution disconnect.
NHTSA ODI #11490947
Mileage unknown · Aug 16, 2021
Equipment
The contact owns a 2018 Jayco Jay Flight SLX travel trailer. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V425000 (Equipment) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the front burner of the stove throws a flame far back to the microwave which was very dangerous, a…
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The contact owns a 2018 Jayco Jay Flight SLX travel trailer. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V425000 (Equipment) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the front burner of the stove throws a flame far back to the microwave which was very dangerous, and the rear burner did not have enough pressure to light the stove when it was low on propane. The dealer was made aware of the failure and the recall and informed the contact that they had ordered the kit that needed to be replaced however, there was no ETA of when the kit would arrive. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but had no date when the part would be available. The failure mileage was unavailable.
NHTSA ODI #11429317
30 miles · Jun 29, 2018
Electrical SystemService BrakesFire
VEHICLE BREAKING SYSTEM CAUGHT FIRE DURING TOWING CAUSING FLAMES AND SMOKE TO ERUPT FROM BOTH UNDERCARAGE TIRE SIDES MELTING THE BREAK WIRES, WHILE THE BREAKAWAY SYSTEM WAS ATTACHED IT WAS MELTED AND THE BATTERY CONTINUED TO FEED THE FLAMES VIA WIRING SYSTEM. THIS IS CURRENTLY UNDER INVESTIGATION HOWEVER I AM BEING TOLD THE AXEL…
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VEHICLE BREAKING SYSTEM CAUGHT FIRE DURING TOWING CAUSING FLAMES AND SMOKE TO ERUPT FROM BOTH UNDERCARAGE TIRE SIDES MELTING THE BREAK WIRES, WHILE THE BREAKAWAY SYSTEM WAS ATTACHED IT WAS MELTED AND THE BATTERY CONTINUED TO FEED THE FLAMES VIA WIRING SYSTEM. THIS IS CURRENTLY UNDER INVESTIGATION HOWEVER I AM BEING TOLD THE AXEL, DRUMS, BEARINGS, BREAKS, AND SPINDLES WERE ALL BAD AND REQUIRE REPLACEMENT. THIS IS A BRAND NEW TRAVEL TRAILER AND THIS WAS 15 MINUTES INTO OUR VERY FIRST TRIP WITH THE TRAILER AFTER DEALER DELIVERY. *TT
NHTSA ODI #11104745
Mileage unknown · Nov 17, 2017
Fuel/propulsion System
I HAVE A SAFETY CONCERN WITH THE PROPANE LINE SO CLOSE TO THE REAR WHEEL. IF MY TIRE HAS A BLOW OUT THIS WILL DESTROY THE LINE. AND THIS COULD BE A VERY BAD SCENARIO. IMPACT FROM THE TIRE CAN CRACK THE LP MANIFOLD, AND BREAK FREE THE LP LINES AND FITTINGS. DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE TIRE MAY NOT BE READILY NOTICEABLE AND COULD CAUSE I…
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I HAVE A SAFETY CONCERN WITH THE PROPANE LINE SO CLOSE TO THE REAR WHEEL. IF MY TIRE HAS A BLOW OUT THIS WILL DESTROY THE LINE. AND THIS COULD BE A VERY BAD SCENARIO. IMPACT FROM THE TIRE CAN CRACK THE LP MANIFOLD, AND BREAK FREE THE LP LINES AND FITTINGS. DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE TIRE MAY NOT BE READILY NOTICEABLE AND COULD CAUSE IGNITION OF LP GAS THAT COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE WHEN LP SYSTEM IS TESTED, FILLED AND/OR USED.
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Jay Flight SLX recreational trailers equipped with a 35 amp power converter. The electrical circuit from the battery does not have overcurrent protection such as a fuse or circuit breaker.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: In the event of an electrical short, the unprotected circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will install a fuse harness assembly with a circuit breaker for overcurrent protection, free of charge. The recall began on December 20, 2017. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901362.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
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