- The problem
- The stop lamps on these trailers failed to comply with photometric requirements of fmvss 108.
- The risk
- Inadequate stop lights can cause motorist following thetrailer to miss a stop or turn signal, and an accident may result.
- The fix
- Replace the lenses of the stop lamps to comply with fmvss 108.
Vehicle safety record
1985 Jayco Jay Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1985 Jayco Jay have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in May 1991 for the tail lights.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Jay year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1985 Jayco Jay 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 owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
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Does the 1985 Jayco Jay have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1985 Jayco Jay: tail lights (May 1991). 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 1985 Jayco Jay had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1985 Jayco Jay a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 74 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Jayco Jay 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.
What should I do if my 1985 Jayco Jay 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