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...
2006-2010 · 5 model years
Jayco Recon Problems by year
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the Jayco Recon across 5 model years, and it has 4 recalls. The 2010 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (2), while 2006 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the electrical system, followed by the suspension.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Recon complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Recon problems
Jayco Recon recalls 4
Jayco is recalling certain model year 2007 Greyhawk Class C motorhomes; model year 2008 and 2010 Seneca Class C motorhomes; model year 2009 and 2011 Eagle Fifth-wheel; 2010 Recon fifth-wheel; and model year 2008-2010 Designer fifth wheel vehicles manufactured...
Certain fifth wheel travel trailers fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, 'Tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars.' The federal identification label contains the incorrect tire...
On certain travel and fifth wheel trailers equipped with hickory springs 'big easy triple steps,' an improper engagement of the bottom step pivot arm with the formed stop edge of the middle step support bracket can result in the bottom step rotating to an...
Latest Recon complaints
The contact owns a 2010 Jayco Recon. The contact stated that after turning on the air conditioner, there was a smoke odor detected. The contact initially thought the smoke odor was from the air conditioner not being used for a long period. Smoke then filled the bathroom. The contact inspected the transfer switch on the bedroom wall and noticed that the transfer switch was charred. The RV was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and...
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confirmed that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V347000 (Electrical System) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 1,500.
On trip pulling my jayco camper south on texas 59. South of wharton, texas. We were traveling 60 miles per hour headed south. I experienced a blow out on the right side of my rv (recreational vehicle). This blow out caused serious damage to the fender area of my rv. This was a hi-run trailer tire. I replaced that tire with my spare. I continued south on 59 for about another hour when I had another blow out. Again this was a hi-run trailer tire. These two tires were replace new in june 2013. They were new and just...
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a little over a year old with less that 500 miles on them they blew out with both causing serious damage to the rv walls and fender wells. These tire were marked manufactured in china. Some of the numbers on the tires are: dot.Oj 21 xpi :st235/80 r 16 :ad 1599 kg 3525 (lbs) polyester : 10 pir kpo 80psi :pb002 387 jk4207 bct jk42 :load range e :for trailer and service only :hi - run :made in china *tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 jayco talon recon camper. The contact stated the shock broke on the rear axle and punctured the rear tires. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who stated that there was a technical service bulletin on the front and rear shocks for this vehicle, but it was not under recall.
Questions about the Jayco Recon
Which Jayco Recon years have the most problems?
Which Jayco Recon years have the fewest complaints?
Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2006 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Recon years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.
What are the most common Jayco Recon problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the electrical system (1), suspension (1), wheels & tires (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Jayco Recon have?
NHTSA lists 4 recalls across all Jayco Recon model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data