- The problem
- Vehicle description: fold down trailers which use gas/electric absorption refrigerators supplied by norcold. The swivel nut which is an integral connection component of a pressure tap device has "stress corrosion cracking."
- The risk
- This cracking can lead to an open fracture in the brass nut, potentially allowing propane gas to leak.
- The fix
- Dealers will remove the swivel nut/pressure tap component and replace with a remedy kit.
Vehicle safety record
1997 Jayco Jay Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1997 Jayco Jay have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in February 2000 for the recreational vehicle / trailer.
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
1997 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 complaints about the 1997 Jayco Jay 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: every year compared
All Jay years1997 Jayco Jay vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 Jayco Jay | 0 | 1 | B | |
| 1997 Jayco Designer | 11 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 1997 Jayco Jayco | 10 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1997 Jayco Eagle | 1 | 7 | F | Compare |
| 1997 Jayco Camper Van | 1 | 0 | - | 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 1997 Jayco Jay
Does the 1997 Jayco Jay have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1997 Jayco Jay: recreational vehicle / trailer (February 2000). 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 1997 Jayco Jay had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1997 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 1997 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