- The problem
- Jayco is recalling 265 my 2007-2008 jay feather exp travel trailers. A p-clamp was not installed during production that was intended to prevent the rubber liquid propane (lp) line from contacting the slide-out mechanism.
- The risk
- If the p-clamp was not installed, the lp line could chafe, which could result in a fire, injury, or death.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect the p-clamp installation, add the p-clamp if it is missing, and replace and route correctly any chafed rubber lp line, if necessary. The recall began on august 29, 2008. Owners may contact jayco at 1-800-283-8267.
Vehicle safety record
2007 Jayco Jay Feather Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2007 Jayco Jay Feather with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (2) and the equipment & accessories (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in August 2008 for the lines and fittings. For comparison, the 2006 has 3 and the 2008 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Jay Feather year, for its age
#321 most complained-about 2007 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2007 Jayco Jay Feather problems
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2007 Jayco Jay Feather recalls 2
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
- The problem
- On certain travel trailers, the outlet mounted a the end of the kitchen counter top does not meet nfpa 70 national electric code article 5511v nominal 120 volt or 120/240-volt systems 551.41 (C) ground -fault circuit-interrupter protection.
- The risk
- This could cause an electrical short, which could result in a fire.
- The fix
- Dealers will rewire to a ground-fault circuit interrupter circuit free of charge. The recall began on august 24, 2006. Owners may contact jayco at 1-800-283-8267.
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3 complaints about the 2007 Jayco Jay Feather
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Fastec industrial is not complying with recall #13e039. They are totally unresponsive by phone and email. *Tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jayco jay feather trailer. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number:13v-585000 (lock solenoid) several months prior but was not able to have the vehicle repaired because the dealer and manufacturer could not be contacted. The contact had been repeatedly attempting to secure an appointment for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not able to be reached. The contact had not experienced a failure...Updated 04-29-14 *bf the consumer stated the manufacturer was not honoring the recall. Updated 05/15/14
While towing the camper, we experienced multiple catastrophic tire blowouts (including 2 on the same day, tires were all new) due to the axles being out of alignment. Tire blowouts caused damage to our camper and hit vehicles traveling behind us on the road. Upon arriving at our destination, we had the camper inspected and found that the frame had failed. The frame under the camper was bent and was not attached to the body of the camper in multiple places. As a result, the front of the camper sustained two...
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large holes where the fiberglass structure pulled away from the frame. On the interior, cabinets and other structures pulled away from the walls and the floor sagged. Both axles were pushed out of alignment, causing the tires to blow out. The camper was in extreme danger of the actual body coming off of the frame while on the road. It was not safe to drive. The manufacturer (jayco) claims that the axel/frame manufacturer is responsible for the manufacturing defect and denies any responsibility and refuses to inspect or cover the damages. *Tr
Jayco Jay Feather: every year compared
All Jay Feather years2007 Jayco Jay Feather vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Jayco Jay Feather | 3 | 2 | D | |
| 2007 Jayco Seneca | 4 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2007 Jayco Jay Flight | 3 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2007 Jayco Greyhawk | 3 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2007 Jayco Eagle | 2 | 3 | C | 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 2007 Jayco Jay Feather
Does the 2007 Jayco Jay Feather have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2007 Jayco Jay Feather: lines and fittings (August 2008); recreational vehicle / trailer (August 2006). 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 2007 Jayco Jay Feather?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (2), equipment & accessories (1), wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 2007 Jayco Jay Feather had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 2, 2012 and the latest on April 2, 2014. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2007 Jayco Jay Feather a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 27 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 2007 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