2018 Jayco Travel Trailer JAY Flight Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 29, 2022 · 10 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other JAY Flight years
Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 13 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Jayco Travel Trailer JAY Flight. That ranks 3rd out of 13 JAY Flight model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is equipment (6 complaints, 60%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2018 Jayco Travel Trailer JAY Flight problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Equipment6
Electrical System3
Exterior Lighting1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Equipment660%———
Electrical System330%———
Exterior Lighting110%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2021, with 6 complaints
2018: 3201832021: 6202162022: 120221

n = 10 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2018 Jayco Travel Trailer JAY Flight recalls (1)

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Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:lpg systemsJun 4, 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V425000 · 87,649 vehicles

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.

Risk: Increased propane pressure can enlarge the flames in gas appliances, increasing the risk of a fire.

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.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The contact owns a 2018 Jayco Flight SLX trailered to a 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, it was discovered the exterior lights were not functioning as designed. The trailer was diagnosed by a local mechanic that the wiring from the junction box of the…

Exterior Lighting · received Apr 29, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11462732

The contact owns a 2018 Jayco Towable Trailer. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V425000 (Equipment) however, the dealer informed the contact that the parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a…

Equipment · received Dec 13, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11443689

Received a recall letter for my travel trailer in August 2021 which states: Two-stage propane regulators on recreational vehicles may supply elevated, intermittent or low propane pressure to the appliances due to a second stage valve seat that can fail to regulate propane flow and pressure. An…

Equipment · received Dec 1, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11442223

The contact owns 2018 Jayco Jayco Trailer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V425000 (Equipment) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…

Equipment · received Sep 9, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11432265

The contact owns a 2018 Jayco Jay Flight. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V425000 (Equipment) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…

Equipment · received Aug 13, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11428958

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Jayco Travel Trailer JAY Flight?

Owners most often report equipment, electrical system, exterior lighting problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 6 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2018 Jayco Travel Trailer JAY Flight?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2018 Jayco Travel Trailer JAY Flight a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other JAY Flight model years, the 2018 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.