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Jayco Jay Feather Manual

The Jayco Jay Feather is a travel trailer built by Jayco. Federal safety records on it cover model years 2003 to 2024. This page shows how its systems work, every recall on file for it, and where to find the official owner's manual.

Built byJayco
KindTravel trailer
Model years on record2003 to 2024
Recalls on file20

The official owner's manual

Jayco keeps owner's manuals online, free to read. Pick the model year of your rig. It is on the sticker by the entry door.

Jayco owner's manuals

Component manuals

How its systems work

Our free manuals for every system on a travel trailer. The ones its recalls touched come first.

3 recalls touch thisPropane, furnace and fridgeOpening the tanks, lighting the stove, running the furnace and fridge, and what to do if you smell gas.3 recalls touch thisTires, wheels and bearingsTire age, pressure and load, lug nut torque and when to service trailer wheel bearings. The parts that cause the most trouble on the road.2 recalls touch thisTrailer brakes and breakawayElectric brakes, the brake controller in your truck, how to set the gain and how to test the breakaway switch.1 recall touches thisShore power and batteries30 amp and 50 amp shore power, the 12 volt battery side and the inverter. What runs on what, and how not to trip a breaker.Free manualFresh water and the water heaterCity water, the fresh tank, the pump and the water heater. How to fill it, turn it on and keep it clean.Free manualThe water heaterGas, electric or both. How to fill it, light it, drain it and care for the anode rod, plus what to do when there is no hot water.Free manualBlack and gray tanksThe order, the hose, the valves and what to put down the toilet. Dumping your tanks the right way, step by step.Free manualThe toiletHow to flush, what paper to use and how to keep the black tank from clogging or smelling.Free manualSolar and lithium batteriesHow solar charges your batteries, what lithium changes, and how to tell how much power you really have left.Free manualPropane, smoke and CO alarmsWhere each alarm is, what each one means, how to test them and why the propane alarm sometimes beeps on a low battery.Free manualThe refrigeratorGas and electric absorption fridges, 12 volt compressor fridges, how long they take to cool and how to keep food cold on the road.Free manualThe furnaceA propane furnace with a 12 volt fan. How it starts, why it drains the battery and what to check when it blows cold air.Free manualThe roof air conditionerHow much power it needs, why it freezes up, how to clean the filters and what to try before you call for help.Free manualRoof and sealsWater is the biggest enemy of an RV. How to check the roof and seams, which sealant to use and the signs of a leak.Free manualSlide outsWhen to open them, when not to, and what to check first. Slide outs are the most common repair on a rental, and most of it is avoidable.Free manualAwningsPower and manual awnings, how to set them, and why wind is the thing that breaks them.Free manualLeveling and jacksBlocks, tongue jacks, stabilizers and auto leveling. How to get level, why it matters and why stabilizers are not for lifting.Free manualWinterizing and spring start upDrain it, bypass the water heater and fill the lines with RV antifreeze. Then how to undo it all in spring.Free manualHitching a trailerCoupler, safety chains, breakaway cable and lights. A simple routine to hitch up the same way every time.Free manualWeight and payloadWhat GVWR, cargo capacity and tongue weight mean, how to weigh your rig, and why sway almost always starts with weight.

Recalls on file

NHTSA has 20 recalls on file for the Jayco Jay Feather. The most common areas are temporary and emergency spare tire (2), oven and stove and cooktop (2) and LPG systems (2). Each one is listed below as filed. A recall is fixed free at a dealer, even on a used rig, and even years later.

Temporary/emergency spare tire · model year 2024 · 24V435000, filed June 13, 2024

What is wrong. Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2024 Jay Feather travel trailers. A14-inch spare tire was mistakenly installed when the tire placard information is based on a 15-inch tire. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

What can happen. Referring to the placard, the operator can inflate the tire to an incorrect pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix. Dealers will replace the spare tire, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 28, 2024. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901609.

Campaign 24V435000. See it on NHTSA

How this part works is in our tires, wheels and bearings manual.

Oven/stove/cooktop · model years 2021 to 2022 · 22V773000, filed October 14, 2022

What is wrong. Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Jayco Jay Feather, Jay Flight, and Jay Flight SLX travel trailers. The cooktop flame may invert when the stove and furnace are operated at the same time.

What can happen. An inverted cooktop flame increases the risk of injury or fire.

The fix. Dealers will install sealant and plywood panels to seal the area, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2022. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901582.

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LPG systems · model year 2021 · 21V685000, filed September 2, 2021

What is wrong. Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Jayco Eagle, Talon, 2020 Eagle HT, 2021 Jay Feather, Jay Flight Bungalow, Jay Flight Octane, North Point, Octane Super Lite, Pinnacle, White Hawk, 2021-2022 Jay Flights SLX, Jay Flight, and 2017-2021 Seismic recreational vehicles, equipped with Winntec model 6020 two-stage propane regulators. The regulator may fail, causing an increase in propane pressure.

What can happen. Increased propane pressure can enlarge the flames in gas appliances, increasing the risk of a fire.

The fix. Dealers will replace the regulator, and test the propane system for leaks, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2021. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267.

Campaign 21V685000. See it on NHTSA

How this part works is in our propane, furnace and fridge manual.

LPG systems · model years 2017 to 2021 · 21V425000, filed June 4, 2021

What is wrong. 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.

What can happen. Increased propane pressure can enlarge the flames in gas appliances, increasing the risk of a fire.

The 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.

Campaign 21V425000. See it on NHTSA

How this part works is in our propane, furnace and fridge manual.

Oven/stove/cooktop · model years 2019 to 2020 · 21V184000, filed March 17, 2021

What is wrong. Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Jayco White Hawk, Jay Flight SLX, Jay Feather, and Jay Flight travel trailers equipped with Dometic 3 burner cooking stoves. The saddle valve securing bolt may be overtightened, possibly damaging the o-ring seal and causing a continuous gas leak.

What can happen. A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire.

The fix. Jayco will notify owners, and Dometic service centers will install a remedy kit of gaskets, washers, thread locker bolts, and two round orange labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 3, 2021. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901566.

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Tires · model year 2021 · 20V602000, filed October 1, 2020

What is wrong. Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2021 Jay Feather X213 "J3" Baja type recreational trailers. The tire size and Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) information on the tire and certification labels may be incorrect, possibly resulting in the vehicle being overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

What can happen. Incorrect tire and GAWR information may cause the vehicle to be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix. Jayco mailed the corrected labels to owners. Owners have the option to replace the labels or have the repair performed at a dealership, free of charge. The recall began October 6, 2020. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-617-776-0344. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901523.

Campaign 20V602000. See it on NHTSA

How this part works is in our tires, wheels and bearings manual.

Escape/egress/exit · model years 2019 to 2020 · 19V691000, filed October 1, 2019

What is wrong. Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Jay Feather X19H travel trailers. The handles for the emergency exit windows may not allow the windows to open sufficiently for them to be used as an emergency egress.

What can happen. If an occupant is unable to exit through the egress window in the event of an emergency, there is an increased risk of an injury.

The fix. Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the emergency window handles, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2019. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901441.

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Non-powered axle assembly · model year 2019 · 18V851000, filed November 30, 2018

What is wrong. Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2019 Jayco White Hawk, Jay Flight SLX, and Jay Feather travel trailers. The inner wheel hub bearings may not have been sufficiently greased, which can cause the bearings to overheat and fail.

What can happen. If the bearings overheat, the hub may fail, affecting handling and increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix. Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the hubs and bearings, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901422.

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General RV equipment · model years 2004 to 2015 · 17V746000, filed November 21, 2017

What is wrong. 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

What can happen. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

The 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.

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Interior lighting · model year 2017 · 17V290000, filed May 1, 2017

What is wrong. 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.

What can happen. The excessive heat from the LED ceiling lights may increase the risk of a fire.

The 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.

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Integrated trailer brake control · model years 2016 to 2017 · 16V560000, filed July 27, 2016

What is wrong. 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.

What can happen. 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.

The 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.

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How this part works is in our shore power and batteries manual.

General RV equipment · model year 2011 · 10V500000, filed October 21, 2010

What is wrong. JAYCO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 TRAVEL TRAILERS AND FIFTH WHEELS MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 16, 2010, THROUGH OCTOBER 1, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH ATWOOD 35 SERIES RANGE OVENS. A POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR A SMALL FRACTURE WITHIN THE LINE DELIVERING GAS TO THE OVEN CAVITY BURNER. SUCH A FRACTURE MAY CAUSE PROPANE GAS TO LEAK FROM THE LINE.

What can happen. A PROPANE LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSION CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY.

The fix. JAYCO IS WORKING WITH ATWOOD AND WILL REPLACE OR REPAIR THE STOVES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 8, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ATWOOD AT 1-574-266-4749 OR JAYCO AT 1-574-825-0608.

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Labels · model year 2011 · 10V395000, filed September 9, 2010

What is wrong. JAYCO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 JAY FEATHER SELECT TRAVEL TRAILERS, SERIES X213 MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 17, 2010 THROUGH AUGUST 16, 2010 FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE FEDERAL ID LABEL AND THE TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL HAVE AN INCORRECT TIRE PRESSURE.

What can happen. 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.

The fix. JAYCO WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABELS OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-800-283-8267.

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Lines and fittings · model year 2007 · 08V407000, filed August 14, 2008

What is wrong. JAYCO IS RECALLING 265 MY 2007-2008 JAY FEATHER EXP TRAVEL TRAILERS. A P-CLAMP WAS NOT INSTALLED DURING PRODUCTION THAT WAS INTENDED TO PREVENT THE RUBBER LIQUID PROPANE (LP) LINE FROM CONTACTING THE SLIDE-OUT MECHANISM.

What can happen. IF THE P-CLAMP WAS NOT INSTALLED, THE LP LINE COULD CHAFE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE, INJURY, OR DEATH.

The fix. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE P-CLAMP INSTALLATION, ADD THE P-CLAMP IF IT IS MISSING, AND REPLACE AND ROUTE CORRECTLY ANY CHAFED RUBBER LP LINE, IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 29, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-800-283-8267.

Campaign 08V407000. See it on NHTSA

How this part works is in our propane, furnace and fridge manual.

General RV equipment · model year 2007 · 06V287000, filed August 2, 2006

What is wrong. ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS, THE OUTLET MOUNTED A THE END OF THE KITCHEN COUNTER TOP DOES NOT MEET NFPA 70 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE ARTICLE 5511V NOMINAL 120 VOLT OR 120/240-VOLT SYSTEMS 551.41 (C) GROUND -FAULT CIRCUIT-INTERRUPTER PROTECTION.

What can happen. THIS COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

The fix. DEALERS WILL REWIRE TO A GROUND-FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER CIRCUIT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 24, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-800-283-8267.

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Service brakes and Hydraulic · model year 2005 · 06V022000, filed January 27, 2006

What is wrong. 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.

What can happen. THIS CONDITION, IF NOT ADDRESSED, COULD RESULT IN A CRASH, INJURY OR DEATH.

The fix. DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE BRAKE HOSE P-CLAMP AND REPLACE THE METAL BRAKE LINE ELBOWS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 14, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-800-283-8267.

Campaign 06V022000. See it on NHTSA

How this part works is in our trailer brakes and breakaway manual.

Temporary/emergency spare tire · model years 2005 to 2006 · 05V499000, filed November 2, 2005

What is wrong. ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS, THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER BOLT MAY BREAK WHILE TRAVELING DOWN THE ROAD.

What can happen. THIS CONDITION, IF NOT ADDRESSED, COULD RESULT IN A CRASH, INJURY OR DEATH.

The fix. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON NOVEMBER 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-800-283-8267.

Campaign 05V499000. See it on NHTSA

How this part works is in our tires, wheels and bearings manual.

Service brakes and Hydraulic · model years 2004 to 2005 · 04V552000, filed November 18, 2004

What is wrong. 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.

What can happen. THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKING, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY.

The fix. DEALERS WILL REPLACE AND RE-ROUTE THE AXLE BRAKE WIRE TO CLEAR THE AXLE MOUNTING PLATE. THE RECALL BEGAN DECEMBER 1, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT JAYCO AT 574-825-0608.

Campaign 04V552000. See it on NHTSA

How this part works is in our trailer brakes and breakaway manual.

Labels · model years 2004 to 2005 · 04V553000, filed November 17, 2004

What is wrong. ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS, THE FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION LABEL HAS THE INCORRECT TIRE INFLATION LISTED.

What can happen. FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR TIRE INFLATION RECOMMENDATION CAN RESULT IN TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

The fix. DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE INCORRECT FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION LABEL AND INSTALL A NEW CORRECTED FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION LABEL. THE RECALL BEGAN DECEMBER 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT JAYCO AT 574-825-0608.

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General RV equipment · model years 2003 to 2004 · 04V363000, filed July 20, 2004

What is wrong. ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL 6 GALLON DSI GAS/ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS WITH REMOTELY OPERATED 110-VOLT WATER HEATER ON/OFF SWITCHING, EXCESSIVE HEAT CAN BE GENERATED AT THE WIRE CONNECTIONS TO THE WATER HEATER WHILE THE HEATER IS BEING OPERATED ON 110 VOLTS.

What can happen. THIS HAS RESULTED IN HEAT AND SMOKE DAMAGE TO THE WATER HEATER INSULATION, PLUMBING, WIRING AND WATER HEATER COMPARTMENT.

The fix. DEALERS WILL CONDUCT A DETAILED INSPECTION OF THE WATER HEATER WIRING, REMOTE RELAY AND REMOVE ANY EXCESSIVE INSULATION AT THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE SUPPLY LINE AND THE INTERNAL WATER HEATER WIRING IN THE WATER JUNCTION BOX. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 12, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-219-825-5861.

Campaign 04V363000. See it on NHTSA

Check your own rig. Put your VIN into the NHTSA recall lookup. It shows any open recall on that exact rig, including the chassis.

Questions owners ask

Where can I find the Jayco Jay Feather owner's manual?

Jayco keeps its owner's manuals online. Look up your model year there. Our free manuals on this page explain how each system works.

Does the Jayco Jay Feather have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 20 recalls for it. The most common area is temporary and emergency spare tire. Check your own VIN on the NHTSA site to see if yours was fixed.

Is a recall repair free on a used RV?

Yes. A safety recall is fixed free by the maker's dealers no matter who owns the rig now or how old it is. Call the maker or any dealer for that brand with your VIN.

Where is the VIN on an RV?

Look for a sticker by the entry door, inside a cabinet near the door, or on the tongue or front frame of a trailer. The title and registration show it too.

Renting one from us? Call or text 909-259-RVDR before you try a fix. We would rather talk you through it than have you guess, and it is free.
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