2008 Jayco JAY Feather EX-Port Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 20, 2011 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other JAY Feather EX-Port years
Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Jayco JAY Feather EX-Port. That is the most of any JAY Feather EX-Port model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is structure (1 complaints, 50%). 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 2008 Jayco JAY Feather EX-Port problems

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

Structure1
Suspension1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Structure150%———
Suspension150%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2009, with 1 complaints
2009: 1200912011: 120111

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2008 Jayco JAY Feather EX-Port recalls (1)

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Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsMay 5, 2008 · NHTSA campaign 08V199000 · 22 vehicles

Problem: Jayco is recalling 22 my 2008 jay feather ex-port '17c' travel trailers equipped with optional hydraulic brakes. Some optional hydraulic brake hoses were routed under the axle.

Risk: If this condition is not addressed, the hydraulic hoses could chafe and create loss of braking increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will reroute the brake hoses and replace any brake hoses showing chafing. The recall began on may 13, 2008. Owners may contact jayco at 1-574-825-5861.

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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jayco feather light trailer. The contact stated that the trailer was very low and there was no clearance on any of the tires. The contact was concerned since there should be a 4 inch clearance. The contact spoke with the manufacturer of the trailer and was told to speak…

Suspension · received Jul 20, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10413716

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jayco jay feather trailer. All four tires rub against the wheel weld. Eventually the front passenger side double tire blew-out. The current and failure mileages were unknown.

Structure · received Nov 30, 2009 · NHTSA complaint 10293965

Other Jayco JAY Feather EX-Port years

2009 JAY Feather EX-Port →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2009 JAY Feather EX-Port21
200821

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Jayco JAY Feather EX-Port?

Owners most often report structure, suspension problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2008 Jayco JAY Feather EX-Port?

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

Was the 2008 Jayco JAY Feather EX-Port a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other JAY Feather EX-Port model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.