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2004 Jayco JAY FeatherProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2004 Jayco JAY Feather, most often about the structure. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-746 the manufacturer reports only 10% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Lowest repair rate 10%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Structure

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 21, 2017. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Jayco JAY Feather has problems

1 complaint 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
Structure10

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

4 recalls

2004 Jayco 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.

10%repaired · 2019 Q4

Equipment

Recall 17V-746 · Nov 21, 2017 · 49,563 vehicles · 5,068 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Service brakes, hydraulic

Recall 04V-552 · Nov 18, 2004 · 317 vehicles

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Other: labels

Recall 04V-553 · Nov 17, 2004 · 698 vehicles

Risk. FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR TIRE INFLATION RECOMMENDATION CAN RESULT IN TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 04V-363 · Jul 20, 2004 · 1,437 vehicles

Risk. THIS HAS RESULTED IN HEAT AND SMOKE DAMAGE TO THE WATER HEATER INSULATION, PLUMBING, WIRING AND WATER HEATER COMPARTMENT.

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.

Best & worst years

2004 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

'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What JAY Feather owners report

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

AFTER TWO YEARS OF LIMITED SERVICE, THE FRAME ON MY TRAVEL TRAILER BENT SEVERELY MAKING THE UNIT UNUSABLE. THERE WAS NO INDICATION OF WHY THE FRAME FAILED OR ANY PRELIMINARY INDICATION UNTIL IT HAPPENED. THE MANUFACTURE CLAIMS NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ENGINEERING DEFECTS. THERE HAVE BEEN DOCUMENTED…
Complaint 10137263 · Sep 21, 2005

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