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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Structure. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Suspension. 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.
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What owners actually said
2 reports
Mileage unknown · Jul 20, 2011
Suspension
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JAYCO FEATHER LIGHT TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRAILER WAS VERY LOW AND THERE WAS NO CLEARANCE ON ANY OF THE TIRES. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED SINCE THERE SHOULD BE A 4 INCH CLEARANCE. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE MANUFACTURER OF THE TRAILER AND WAS TOLD TO SPEAK WITH DEXTER, WHICH IS THE COMP…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JAYCO FEATHER LIGHT TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRAILER WAS VERY LOW AND THERE WAS NO CLEARANCE ON ANY OF THE TIRES. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED SINCE THERE SHOULD BE A 4 INCH CLEARANCE. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE MANUFACTURER OF THE TRAILER AND WAS TOLD TO SPEAK WITH DEXTER, WHICH IS THE COMPANY THAT MANUFACTURED THE AXLE. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED ABOUT THE TIRES BLOWING OUT BECAUSE OF THE LACK OF CLEARANCE.
NHTSA ODI #10413716
Mileage unknown · Nov 30, 2009
Structure
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.
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 & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS CONDITION IS NOT ADDRESSED, THE HYDRAULIC HOSES COULD CHAFE AND CREATE LOSS OF BRAKING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: 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.
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NHTSA investigations
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