2016 Jayco Travel Trailer Octane Super Lite Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jan 14, 2020 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Octane Super Lite years
Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Jayco Travel Trailer Octane Super Lite. That is the most of any Octane Super Lite model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is unknown or other (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 1,862 miles. 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 2016 Jayco Travel Trailer Octane Super Lite problems

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

Unknown or Other2 · ~1,862 mi
Electrical System1 · ~23 mi
Structure1 · ~23 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Unknown or Other2100%1,862——
Electrical System150%23——
Structure150%23——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2016, with 1 complaints
2016: 1201612020: 120201

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2016 Jayco Travel Trailer Octane Super Lite recalls (1)

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Electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakersApr 20, 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V230000 · 322 vehicles

Problem: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain model year 2016 Octane Super Lite travel trailers manufactured November 2, 2015, to April 4, 2016. These trailers may have been built without a 30amp circuit breaker which, in the event of an electrical short, may result in a fire.

Risk: An electrical short on an unprotected circuit increases the risk of a fire.

Fix: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will install a 30 amp circuit breaker, free of charge. The recall began on May 6, 2016. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901295.

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.

Circuit board for hot water heater went out on both the gas and electric. Stationary and docked up in an rv park. The circuit board is made by: zhongding their number is 91346 b 3415 09245 it is in an atwood rv water heater. Their p/n is 91346 i spoke with the tech support division of atwood and…

Unknown or Other · received Jan 14, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11299417

We bought a brand new jayco octane super lite 273 in may 2016.we parked it in our driveway,and decided to spend the night in it because the kids were excited to use it.about 7 hrs after setting it up,the same day we brought it home,the furnace and air conditioner quit working(we were told,after…

Structure · received Aug 10, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10894773

Other Jayco Travel Trailer Octane Super Lite years

2020 Octane Super Lite →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2021 Octane Super Lite01
2020 Octane Super Lite01
201621

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Jayco Travel Trailer Octane Super Lite?

Owners most often report unknown or other, electrical system, structure problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2016 Jayco Travel Trailer Octane Super Lite?

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

Was the 2016 Jayco Travel Trailer Octane Super Lite a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Octane Super Lite model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.