2018 Jayco Travel Trailer Octane Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Octane years
- Not enough data 1st of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2018 Jayco Travel Trailer Octane. That is the most of any Octane model year in the database (9 years). The most reported problem area is equipment (1 complaints, 100%). There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 Jayco Travel Trailer Octane problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2018 Jayco Travel Trailer Octane recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:lpg systems
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:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: Jayco Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2018 Jayco Octane travel trailers, models VH and VF, equipped with an optional generator. During production, the generator exhaust pipe may not have been installed, allowing the generator's exhaust to enter the trailer.
Risk: If exhaust were to enter the trailer, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Jayco has notifed owners, and dealers will install any missing generator exhaust pipes, free of charge. The recall began on July 24, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901406.
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.
Cpsc: i purchase a brand new rv from camping world rv sales in wood stock georgia. I purchased a 30' jayco octane toy hauler (52,000.00) i found the rv i wanted the key would not open one of the doors, and the rear ramp would not open, there were wood/metal shavings all over two of the bed…
Other Jayco Travel Trailer Octane years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Octane | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Octane | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 Octane | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 | 2 |
| 2017 Octane | 0 | 3 |
| 2016 Octane | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 Octane | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 Octane | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 Octane | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Jayco Travel Trailer Octane?
Owners most often report equipment, latches/locks/linkages, structure problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Jayco Travel Trailer Octane?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 Jayco Travel Trailer Octane a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Octane model years, the 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.