- The problem
- 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 controller, and after the anti-sway system has applied the trailer brakes in response to a sway event, the trailer brakes may no longer function to slow or stop the trailer.
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2016 Jayco Jay Feather Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2016 Jayco Jay Feather have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in July 2016 for the integrated trailer brake control.
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
2016 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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No complaints about the 2016 Jayco Jay Feather yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Jayco Jay Feather: every year compared
All Jay Feather years2016 Jayco Jay Feather vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Jayco Jay Feather | 0 | 1 | B | |
| 2016 Jayco Precept | 5 | 4 | B | Compare |
| 2016 Jayco Alante Class A 31L | 2 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 2016 Jayco Greyhawk | 1 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Jayco Redhawk | 1 | 5 | 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 2016 Jayco Jay Feather
Does the 2016 Jayco Jay Feather have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2016 Jayco Jay Feather: integrated trailer brake control (July 2016). 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 2016 Jayco Jay Feather had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2016 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 2016 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