2012 Jayco JAY Flight Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other JAY Flight years
- Not enough data 1st of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Jayco JAY Flight. That is the most of any JAY Flight model year in the database (14 years). The most reported problem area is equipment (1 complaints, 33%). There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 Jayco JAY Flight 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 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 33% | 1,500 | — | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Jayco JAY Flight recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment
Problem: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling various 2002-2016 recreational vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V746-9524.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Jayco will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: Jayco is recalling certain model year 2012 jay flight bungalow travel trailers, manufactured from march 19, 2012, through march 27, 2012. The load range and the cold tire inflation pressure on these trailers are incorrectly identified. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, âtire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars.â
Risk: Relying on the a misprinted label could lead to improper vehicle loading specifications or tire inflation which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will remove and replace the labels with a correct label. The recall will begin in may 2012. Owners should contact jayco at 574-825-0608.
Equipment:electrical
Problem: Jayco is recalling certain model year 2012 jay flight and eagle super lite â½ ton travel trailers manufactured from october 6, 2011, through october 17, 2011. The power converters may have been built with an undersized input coil, which may cause overheating, smoking, and melting of the converter.
Risk: This could result in a fire, injury or death.
Fix: Jayco will notify owners, and jayco dealers will repair the travel trailers as necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on february 17, 2012. Owners may contact jayco 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jayco jay flight equipped with goodyear marathon tires, size: 225/75r/15 (na). The contact stated that the center passenger side tire blew out. The vehicle was taken to the tire shop and four brand new tires were installed, but of a different brand. The manufacturer was…
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jayco j flight travel trailer. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 13v585000 ( latches/locks/linkages ) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the…
Gross and hitch weight of travel trailer/towing safety. The consumer and his wife had difficulty towing the trailer, especially when it was windy or when a large truck was passing. The consumer took the trailer to be weighed, and it was discovered the weight on the trailer exceeded the amount that…
Other Jayco JAY Flight years
← 2011 JAY Flight · 2013 JAY Flight →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 JAY Flight | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 JAY Flight | 0 | 3 |
| 2013 JAY Flight | 0 | 3 |
| 2012 | 3 | 3 |
| 2011 JAY Flight | 1 | 3 |
| 2010 JAY Flight | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 JAY Flight | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 JAY Flight | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 JAY Flight | 3 | 2 |
| 2006 JAY Flight | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 JAY Flight | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 JAY Flight | 2 | 1 |
| 2003 JAY Flight | 3 | 2 |
| 2002 JAY Flight | 0 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Jayco JAY Flight?
Owners most often report equipment, latches/locks/linkages, structure problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Jayco JAY Flight?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2012 Jayco 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 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.