- The problem
- On certain travel trailers equipped with optional 6 gallon dsi gas/electric water heaters with remotely operated 110-volt water heater on/off switching, excessive heat can be generated at the wire connections to the water heater while the heater is being operated on 110 volts.
- The risk
- This has resulted in heat and smoke damage to the water heater insulation, plumbing, wiring and water heater compartment.
- The fix
- Dealers will conduct a detailed inspection of the water heater wiring, remote relay and remove any excessive insulation at the connection between the supply line and the internal water heater wiring in the water junction box. The recall began on august 12, 2004. Owners should contact jayco at 1-219-825-5861.
Vehicle safety record
2003 Jayco Jay Feather Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2003 Jayco Jay Feather have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in July 2004 for the recreational vehicle / trailer.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Jay Feather year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2003 Jayco Jay Feather recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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Jayco Jay Feather: every year compared
All Jay Feather years2003 Jayco Jay Feather vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Jayco Jay Feather | 0 | 1 | B | |
| 2003 Jayco Jay Flight | 3 | 2 | C | Compare |
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| 2003 Jayco Qwest | 1 | 2 | C | Compare |
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Questions about the 2003 Jayco Jay Feather
Does the 2003 Jayco Jay Feather have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2003 Jayco Jay Feather: recreational vehicle / trailer (July 2004). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2003 Jayco Jay Feather had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2003 Jayco Jay Feather a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 66 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Jayco Jay Feather year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Jayco Jay Feather years have the most complaints?
2005 (3), 2006 (3), 2007 (3). See every Jayco Jay Feather year compared.
What should I do if my 2003 Jayco Jay Feather has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data