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2003 Jayco Jay Flight Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2003 Jayco Jay Flight with NHTSA, most often about the equipment & accessories (2) and the brakes (2). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in November 2017 for the equipment. For comparison, the 2002 has 0 and the 2004 has 2.

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CAbout as many problems as a typical Jay Flight year, for its age

#305 most complained-about 2003 vehicle

Complaints
3
Recalls
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Most common 2003 Jayco Jay Flight problems

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2003 Jayco Jay Flight 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

Equipment

17V74600049,563 vehicles affected

The problem
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, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
The risk
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
The fix
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 Safety Recall" for more information.

Equipment: recreational vehicle / trailer

03V3830006,442 vehicles affected

The problem
On certain motor homes equipped with samsung microwave ovens, these units were produced with a defective panel. An electrical short can occur between circuit patterns on the membrane panel, especially overlapped by a "jumper" or jump wire. This may cause the oven to activate without pressing any key pads.
The risk
An electrical short can occur causing the oven to activate without pressing any key pads. This could result in excessive heat, smoke, or possibly a fire.
The fix
Samsung will notify customers and repair the panel free of charge. In the meantime, consumers should unplug their microwave, if possible. If the consumer is unable to unplug the microwave, they should leave the door ajar until the panel is replaced. Consumers should never use the microwave oven for storage or leave any towels, paper, cloth or other products in the microwave after use. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact samsung at 800-932-3837 or jayco at 1-574-825-0608.

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3 complaints about the 2003 Jayco Jay Flight

Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.

Equipment & accessories

Dt*: the contact stated the microwave oven in the trailer is defective. There has not been an electrical short involving the microwave. The contact unplugged the microwave to avoid an electrical short and is therefore unable to use it. There was a recall letter received in november 2005 concerning recall, # 03v383000 on the vehicle regarding the equipment. The parts needed to repair the vehicle are not available at the local dealership. The manufacturer confirmed the parts are not available.

Filed Incident EquipmentNHTSA 10158583
BrakesEquipment & accessories

2003 Jay flight 27bh trailer brakes locking up. *Bf the consumer took the rv back to the dealer who stated the brake lines were too short so they had to be adjusted. The screen had to be fixed because the were not sealed properly, there were gaps between the screens and the window frames. The consumer encountered other problems such as the shower wall separating from the corner which caused the wall to bulge, the fresh water tank was not properly tightened so when the consumer used it for the first time water...

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leaked all over the floor and soaked the carpet. The mounting which held the drawers in place fell apart, the water heater stopped working, all of the screws which held the seating around the table fell out, he water pump was very loud. *Jb

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulic · EquipmentNHTSA 10097351
Brakes

Consumer discovered that the right side electrical brake line was not hooked up on this travel trailer from the manufacturer plant. Dealer was not notified . *Ak

Filed Incident Service brakes, electricNHTSA 10092627

Jayco Jay Flight: every year compared

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20073200Body, doors & structureC
20060200-B
20050100-A
20042100Body, doors & structureB
20033200BrakesC
20020200-B
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2003 Jayco Jay Flight vs rivals

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Questions about the 2003 Jayco Jay Flight

Does the 2003 Jayco Jay Flight have any recalls?

Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2003 Jayco Jay Flight: equipment (November 2017); recreational vehicle / trailer (October 2003). 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 2003 Jayco Jay Flight?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the equipment & accessories (2), brakes (2).

How many complaints has the 2003 Jayco Jay Flight had?

3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 17, 2004 and the latest on May 30, 2006. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Is the 2003 Jayco Jay Flight a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Jayco Jay Flight 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.

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What should I do if my 2003 Jayco Jay Flight 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

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