- The problem
- On certain travel trailers, the spare tire carrier bolt may break while traveling down the road.
- The risk
- This condition, if not addressed, could result in a crash, injury or death.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the spare tire carrier free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on november 28, 2005. Owners may contact jayco at 1-800-283-8267.
Vehicle safety record
2006 Jayco Jay Feather Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2006 Jayco Jay Feather with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (1) and the body, doors & structure (1). Those complaints describe 1 crash. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in November 2005 for the temporary / emergency spare tire. For comparison, the 2005 has 3 and the 2007 has 3.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Jay Feather year, for its age
#318 most complained-about 2006 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2006 Jayco Jay Feather problems
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2006 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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3 complaints about the 2006 Jayco Jay Feather
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Black water holding tank falling off trailer. Holding hardware bent, releasing support of tank on underbody of rv trailer. *Tr
I rented boom-lift trailer, one piece unit, 20 miles up the hill on tollhouse road, the right tire rolled off the bead in a lt curve, the trailer flipped on it's side and went over the embankment, dragging my rear tire to the precipus. It cost me $740.00 To pull it onto the road and flatbed it to the rental site. The chp investigated and issued a report, blaming the under-rated tires as the cause, and relieving me of any responsibility for causing the accident. The rental company has done nothing to repair the...
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trailer, and is still renting it's twin out to unsuspecting renters with the same tires that the chp ruled as not meeting vehicle requirements for the weight of this trailer. Trailer dmv plate gross weight (gvwr) is 3,825 lbs the tires on it read max load 1,760 lbs at 50 psi, it only has 2 tires. The trailer tires are m108 radial st milestar dot4yb3 the tire page on this site doesn't list them. *Tr
During the first 200 miles towing a new (2006) jayco 28 rls travel trailer, the front left window came out of the trailer while moving on interstate 25. *Jb
Jayco Jay Feather: every year compared
All Jay Feather years2006 Jayco Jay Feather vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Jayco Jay Feather | 3 | 1 | D | |
| 2006 Jayco Seneca | 4 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2006 Jayco Recon | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2006 Jayco Jay Feather
Does the 2006 Jayco Jay Feather have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2006 Jayco Jay Feather: temporary / emergency spare tire (November 2005). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Jayco Jay Feather?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (1), body, doors & structure (1), visibility & wipers (1).
How many complaints has the 2006 Jayco Jay Feather had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on January 12, 2006 and the latest on June 5, 2009. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2006 Jayco Jay Feather a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 31 out of 100 (grade D: more 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 2006 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