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2017 Jayco Travel Trailer JAY FeatherProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2017 Jayco Travel Trailer JAY Feather, most often about the structure. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-425 the manufacturer reports only 26% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 26%Owner complaints50 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage96kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 6, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2017 Jayco Travel Trailer JAY Feather has problems

5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure20
Electrical system10
Exterior lighting10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2017 Jayco Travel Trailer JAY Feather recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

26%repaired · 2023 Q2

Recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems

Recall 21V-425 · Jun 4, 2021 · 87,649 vehicles · 23,115 repaired

Risk. Increased propane pressure can enlarge the flames in gas appliances, increasing the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

75%repaired · 2019 Q4

Interior lighting

Recall 17V-290 · May 1, 2017 · 13,049 vehicles · 9,724 repaired

Risk. The excessive heat from the LED ceiling lights may increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

80%repaired · 2019 Q2

Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control

Recall 16V-560 · Jul 27, 2016 · 3,085 vehicles · 2,458 repaired

Risk. A loss of trailer brakes may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Jayco Travel Trailer.

Best & worst years

2017 vs. every other JAY Feather year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the JAY Feather median. How we score

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In owners' words

What JAY Feather owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The rear bunk end door on this 2017 Jayco Jay Feather X17Z hybrid travel trailer does not fully latch or lock while traveling at highway speeds due to a known widespread manufacturing defect. Jayco factory installed canvas retainer strips with no pre-drilled holes and no washers causing the plastic…
Complaint 11735993 · May 6, 2026
WE WERE DRIVING HOME PULLING ARE 2017 JAYCO JAY FLIGHT SLX 264BHW AT 65 MPH ON I 10 WEST ON ARE WAY HOME. A TRUCKER HAD PASSED US AND I HAD NOTICED SOME DEBRIS FLYING OUT FROM THE BACK OF MY TRAILER HITTING CARS BEHIND ME I SLOWED DOWN AND EXITED THE FREEWAY. I STARTED TO LOOK AROUND THE TRAILER…
Complaint 11208861 · May 20, 2019 · 96,000 miles

Own a 2017 JAY Feather?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.