The 2012 Jayco Jay Flight has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 49,709 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the equipment. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
EQUIPMENT17V7460002017-11-2149,563 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…
EQUIPMENT12V1830002012-04-2766 affected
Defect
JAYCO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 JAY FLIGHT BUNGALOW TRAVEL TRAILERS, MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 19, 2012, THROUGH MARCH 27, 2012. THE LOAD RANGE AND THE COLD TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE ON THESE TRAILERS ARE INCORRECTLY IDENTIFIED. THUS, THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR…
Consequence
RELYING ON THE A MISPRINTED LABEL COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
JAYCO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE LABELS WITH A CORRECT LABEL. THE RECALL WILL BEGIN IN MAY 2012. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT JAYCO AT 574-825-0608.
EQUIPMENT11V5540002011-11-1180 affected
Defect
JAYCO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 JAY FLIGHT AND EAGLE SUPER LITE ½ TON TRAVEL TRAILERS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 6, 2011, THROUGH OCTOBER 17, 2011. THE POWER CONVERTERS MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN UNDERSIZED INPUT COIL, WHICH MAY CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKING, AND MELTING OF THE CONVERTER.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE, INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
JAYCO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND JAYCO DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE TRAVEL TRAILERS AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 17, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-800-283-8267.
Complaints by component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
1
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1
STRUCTURE
1
TIRES
1
TRAILER HITCHES
1
Total complaints6
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jayco jay flight equipped with goodyear marathon tires, size: 225/75r/15 (na). The contact stated that the center passenger side tire blew out. The vehicle was taken to the tire shop and four brand new tires were installed, but of a different brand. The manufacturer was…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jayco j flight travel trailer. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 13v585000 ( latches/locks/linkages ) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the…”
“Gross and hitch weight of travel trailer/towing safety. The consumer and his wife had difficulty towing the trailer, especially when it was windy or when a large truck was passing. The consumer took the trailer to be weighed, and it was discovered the weight on the trailer exceeded the amount that…”
“Gross and hitch weight of travel trailer/towing safety. The consumer and his wife had difficulty towing the trailer, especially when it was windy or when a large truck was passing. The consumer took the trailer to be weighed, and it was discovered the weight on the trailer exceeded the amount that…”
“Gross and hitch weight of travel trailer/towing safety. The consumer and his wife had difficulty towing the trailer, especially when it was windy or when a large truck was passing. The consumer took the trailer to be weighed, and it was discovered the weight on the trailer exceeded the amount that…”
“Gross and hitch weight of travel trailer/towing safety. The consumer and his wife had difficulty towing the trailer, especially when it was windy or when a large truck was passing. The consumer took the trailer to be weighed, and it was discovered the weight on the trailer exceeded the amount that…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2012 Jayco Jay Flight as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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