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#BS-2005-JAYJAY-156B2005 Jayco Jay Feather
Based on reports from 5 owners and 5 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Green Light
Based on 5 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 5 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
1 owners reported power train:driveline:driveshaft issues — failures commonly reported around 2K miles.
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Top cost driver: Power Train:driveline:driveshaft (1 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2005 Jayco Jay Feather: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Power Train:driveline:driveshaft Issues
Power Train:driveline:driveshaft complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2005 Jayco Jay Feather, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 1,800 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 2K-mile mark.
Steering Issues
Steering complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2005 Jayco Jay Feather, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe Issues
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2005 Jayco Jay Feather, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Structure Issues
Structure complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2005 Jayco Jay Feather, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2005 Jayco Jay Feather. Recent trend: stable.
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Recall History (5 recalls)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS HAVE THE POTENTIAL FOR THE BRAKE WIRES TO BE IMPROPERLY SECURED ALONG THE TRAILER FRAME. THIS COULD LEAD TO THE BRAKE WIRES COMING IN CONTACT WITH THE AXLE MOUNTING PLATE AND CHAFING THROUGH THE PROTECTIVE INSULATION.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS, THE FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION LABEL HAS THE INCORRECT TIRE INFLATION LISTED.
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS, THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER BOLT MAY BREAK WHILE TRAVELING DOWN THE ROAD.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ON CERTAIN CAMPING TRAILERS, THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE P-CLAMP WAS INCORRECTLY INSTALLED. THIS MAY CAUSE THE METAL BRAKE LINE ELBOW BETWEEN THE BRAKE HOSE AND THE BACKING PLATE TO BREAK WHILE TRAVELING DOWN THE ROAD LEADING TO THE LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITIES.
EQUIPMENT
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
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
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About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 5 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 5 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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