2017 Jayco Travel Trailer JAY Feather recalls and problems

The 2017 Jayco Travel Trailer JAY Feather has 3 safety recalls and 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Jayco Travel Trailer dealer.

Recalls
3
Complaints
5
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2017 Jayco Travel Trailer JAY Feather vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2017 Jayco Travel Trailer JAY Feather recalls

Recall 21V-425: Equipment

Reported Jun 4, 2021 · 87,649 vehicles affected · Jayco, Inc.

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.

Recall 17V-290: Interior Lighting

Reported May 1, 2017 · 13,049 vehicles affected · Jayco, Inc.

Problem: Jayco Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2017 Jay Flight Bungalow, Hummingbird, White Hawk, Jay Flight SLX, Jay Feather 7, Jay Feather and Jay Flight fifth wheel recreational trailers. The LED ceiling lights may produce excessive heat.

Risk: The excessive heat from the LED ceiling lights may increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected LED ceiling lights with a different light, free of charge. The recall began on May 24, 2017. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for the recall is 9901349.

Recall 16V-560: Electrical System

Reported Jul 27, 2016 · 3,085 vehicles affected · Jayco, Inc.

Problem: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Jay Feather, Jay Flight, Jay Flight SLX, Eagle, White Hawk, and Octane travel trailers manufactured January 5, 2016, to July 18, 2016, equipped with a Sway Command anti-sway system. When connected to certain tow vehicles that have an integrated brake controller, and after the anti-sway system has applied the trailer brakes in response to a sway event, the trailer brakes may no longer function to slow or stop the trailer.

Risk: A loss of trailer brakes may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will remove the Sway Command system from the affected travel trailers, free of charge. The recall began on August 3, 2016. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901308.

2017 Jayco Travel Trailer JAY Feather problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Unknown or Other2
Structure2
Exterior Lighting1
Electrical System1

Most reported parts

  • Structure › Body — 2

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 96,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2017 Jayco Travel Trailer JAY Feather complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Structure · reported May 6, 2026
The rear bunk end door on this 2017 Jayco Jay Feather X17Z hybrid travel trailer does not fully latch or lock while traveling at highway speeds due to a known widespread manufacturing defect. Jayco factory installed canvas retainer strips with no pre-drilled holes and no washers causing the plastic retainer strip to crack and fail. This caused the entire rear bunk end frame to shift out of alignment making it impossible for the door latch to fully engage while towing at highway speeds. This is a documented defect affecting hundreds of identical units. Jayco was already replacing these under…
Structure · at 96,000 miles · reported May 20, 2019
We were driving home pulling are 2017 jayco jay flight slx 264bhw at 65 MPH on I 10 west on are way home. A trucker had passed us and I had noticed some debris flying out from the back of my trailer hitting cars behind me I slowed down and exited the freeway. I started to look around the trailer and found that the under side of the trailer had come loose and when it hit the ground it exploded and the pieces of the debris I had seen were the plastic belly coming off and the insulation this could be a danger to car following to close.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Jayco Travel Trailer JAY Feather have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2017 Jayco Travel Trailer JAY Feather: 21V-425 (equipment), 17V-290 (interior lighting), 16V-560 (electrical system). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Jayco Travel Trailer JAY Feather?

Owners report unknown or other problems most often (2 reports), followed by structure (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 96,000 miles.

Are Jayco Travel Trailer recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Jayco Travel Trailer dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.