Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerRecall 16V-304 · 2016 Jayco Travel Trailer JAY Flight SLX
Jayco, Inc. recall 16V-304 covers 241 2016 Jayco Travel Trailer JAY Flight SLX for a equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer problem, reported to NHTSA on May 16, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q1) shows 61% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V304000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2016 Jay Flight SLX recreational trailers manufactured March 3, 2016, to April 20, 2016. The bolts that secure the propane tank to the trailer's A-frame may be missing lock washers, allowing the propane tank to loosen and detach from the vehicle.
The risk
If the propane tank detaches from the trailer, there is an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
Jayco has notified owners, and dealers will install the lock washers to the two bolts that secure the propane tank to the A-frame, free of charge. The recall began on May 17, 2016. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901298.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
61%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 3, 2016 to April 20, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.