- The problem
- Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Jayco Designer, 2017-2021 Eagle HT, Eagle, Jay Feather, Jay Flight SLX, Jay Flight, North Point, Octane Superlite, Pinnacle, White Hawk, 2017-2020 Eagle HT, 2018-2021 Jay Flight Bungalow, 2017-2019 Octane, and 2019-2020 Eagle HTX travel trailers and fifth wheels equipped with a Winntec model 6020 two-stage propane regulator. The regulator may fail, causing an increase in propane pressure.
- The risk
- Increased propane pressure can enlarge the flames in gas appliances, increasing the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the regulator and test the propane system for leaks, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 3, 2021. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267.
Vehicle safety record
2018 Jayco Northpoint Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2018 Jayco Northpoint have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in June 2021 for the lpg systems.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Northpoint year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2018 Jayco Northpoint 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
- Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Eagle, Eagle HT, NorthPoint, Pinnacle, Talon and Seismic fifth-wheel recreational trailers. The strap that secures the liquid propane (LP) gas bottle may separate from its buckle and no longer secure the propane tank.
- The risk
- An unsecured propane tank could detach from the trailer and increase the risk of a crash or leak propane and increase the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the propane tank securing strap with a new strap that has the correct crimping, free of charge. The recall began on July 27, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901385.
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Jayco Northpoint: every year compared
All Northpoint years2018 Jayco Northpoint vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Jayco Northpoint | 0 | 2 | D | |
| 2018 Jayco Precept | 4 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2018 Jayco Alante | 2 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2018 Jayco Redhawk | 1 | 3 | B | Compare |
| 2018 Jayco Greyhawk | 1 | 2 | B | 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 2018 Jayco Northpoint
Does the 2018 Jayco Northpoint have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2018 Jayco Northpoint: lpg systems (June 2021); tank assembly (June 2018). 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 2018 Jayco Northpoint had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2018 Jayco Northpoint a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 36 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Jayco Northpoint 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 2018 Jayco Northpoint 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