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2016 Jayco Travel Trailer Jay Flight Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2016 Jayco Travel Trailer Jay Flight has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 52,648 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT 17V746000 2017-11-21 49,563 affected
Defect

Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling various 2002-2016 recreational vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V746-9524.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged,…

Consequence

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

Remedy

Jayco will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product…

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16V560000 2016-07-27 3,085 affected
Defect

Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Jay Feather, Jay Flight, Jay Flight SLX, Eagle, White Hawk, and Octane travel trailers manufactured January 5, 2016, to July 18, 2016, equipped with a Sway Command anti-sway system. When connected to certain tow vehicles that have an integrated brake…

Consequence

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.

Remedy

Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will remove the Sway Command system from the affected travel trailers, free of charge. The recall began on August 3, 2016. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901308.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
1fires
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
1fires
Total complaints4

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Winntec lpg regulator modell 6020 pi.0-15.6 q6.r280 mh26696 this regulator failed and caused our fridge to overheat and catch fire causing damage to the roof and fridge area.I feel someone should be responsible for the damage caused by this regulator.thank you”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2023-09-24

“Tl* the contact owns a 2016 jayco jay flight. The contact stated that the vehicle made an abnormal noise. Upon inspection, the contact noticed flames coming from the roof of the camper. The fire department was contacted and extinguished the flames. The fire inspector informed the contact that the…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2017-12-03

“The wiring underneath the trailer was installed without any covering and placed directly on top of the sharp edges of the cross members. After the first use the wire insulation became damaged and the electrical system began shorting out.”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2016-06-17

“The wiring underneath the trailer was installed without any covering and placed directly on top of the sharp edges of the cross members. After the first use the wire insulation became damaged and the electrical system began shorting out.”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2016-06-17
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2016 Jayco Travel Trailer Jay Flight as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.