2020 Jayco Travel Trailer JAY Flight Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 31, 2022 · 12 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other JAY Flight years
Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 13 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Jayco Travel Trailer JAY Flight. That ranks 2nd out of 13 JAY Flight model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is equipment (9 complaints, 75%), typically at around 5,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.

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

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Most common 2020 Jayco Travel Trailer JAY Flight problems

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

Equipment9 · ~5,000 mi
Electrical System1 · ~260 mi
Fuel/propulsion System1 · ~260 mi
Structure1 · ~3,500 mi
Suspension1
Unknown or Other1 · ~260 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Equipment975%5,000——
Electrical System18%260——
Fuel/propulsion System18%260——
Structure18%3,500——
Suspension18%———
Unknown or Other18%260——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2021, with 8 complaints
2020: 2202022021: 8202182022: 220222

n = 12 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2020 Jayco Travel Trailer JAY Flight recalls (3)

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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.

Equipment:appliance:oven/stove/cooktopMar 17, 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V184000 · 18,636 vehicles

Problem: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Jayco White Hawk, Jay Flight SLX, Jay Feather, and Jay Flight travel trailers equipped with Dometic 3 burner cooking stoves. The saddle valve securing bolt may be overtightened, possibly damaging the o-ring seal and causing a continuous gas leak.

Risk: A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: Jayco will notify owners, and Dometic service centers will install a remedy kit of gaskets, washers, thread locker bolts, and two round orange labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 3, 2021. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901566.

Visibility:glass, side/rearJun 9, 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V336000 · 1,105 vehicles

Problem: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2020 Towable Eagle, Eagle HT, JayFlight, NorthPoint, Octane, Pinnacle, Seismic, and Talon recreational vehicles. The adhesive bond between the glass and the metal hinge frame of the frameless crank out vent and egress windows may fail which would then allow the glass to detach and fall out.

Risk: If the window glass detaches while the vehicle is moving it could become a projectile, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

Fix: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the frameless windows for proper adhesive bond strength, replacing the windows as necessary, free of charge. This recall began June 15, 2020. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901508.

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 2020 Jayco Jay Flight Travel Trailer. The contact stated that the stove became inoperable. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V840000 (Equipment) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The…

Equipment · received Oct 31, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11491620

The contact owns a 2020 Jayco Jay Flight RV. The contact stated while using the RV and attempting to light the stove and heater, the propane gas flow stopped. The contact said that he later received a recall letter from the manufacturer regarding the propane flow issue in the RV; NHTSA Campaign…

Equipment · received Mar 29, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11458876

After a trip from Dallas to Los Angeles, I noticed inside tire wear on the rear tires. After close inspection, found both leaf spring support brackets had separated from the frame and rear axle was ~3" shifted to the left. If we had started to make the trip back home, the axles could've come off…

Suspension · received Dec 2, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11442459

The contact owns a 2020 Jayco Jay Flight 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…

Equipment · received Aug 27, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11430757

The contact owns a 2020 Jayco Travel Trailer. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V425000 (Equipment) however, the dealer informed the contact that the part for the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a…

Equipment · received Aug 20, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11429907

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Jayco Travel Trailer JAY Flight?

Owners most often report equipment, electrical system, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 9 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2020 Jayco Travel Trailer JAY Flight?

Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2020 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 2020 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.