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Jayco Talon Manual

The Jayco Talon is a toy hauler built by Jayco. Federal safety records on it cover model years 2002 to 2021. This page shows how its systems work, every recall on file for it, and where to find the official owner's manual.

Built by	Jayco
Kind	Toy hauler
Model years on record	2002 to 2021
Recalls on file	11

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

Dometic · Fridges, air conditioners and awnings
Suburban · Furnaces and water heaters
Lippert · Slides, awnings, jacks and leveling
Thetford and Norcold · Norcold fridges and Thetford toilets
Dexter · Trailer axles, brakes and bearings

How its systems work

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

2 recalls touch thisPropane, furnace and fridgeOpening the tanks, lighting the stove, running the furnace and fridge, and what to do if you smell gas.1 recall touches thisHitching a trailerCoupler, safety chains, breakaway cable and lights. A simple routine to hitch up the same way every time.1 recall touches 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.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 manualShore 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 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 manualTrailer brakes and breakawayElectric brakes, the brake controller in your truck, how to set the gain and how to test the breakaway switch.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 11 recalls on file for the Jayco Talon. The most common areas are fuel system (2), LPG systems (1) and glass, side and rear (1). Each one is listed below as filed. A recall is fixed free at a dealer, even on a used rig, and even years later.

LPG systems · model years 2018 to 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.

Glass, side/rear · model year 2020 · 20V336000, filed June 9, 2020

What is wrong. Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2020 Towable Eagle, Eagle HT, JayFlight, NorthPoint, Octane, Pinnacle, Seismic, and Talon recreational vehicles. The adhesive bond between the glass and the metal hinge frame of the frameless crank out vent and egress windows may fail which would then allow the glass to detach and fall out.

What can happen. If the window glass detaches while the vehicle is moving it could become a projectile, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

The fix. Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the frameless windows for proper adhesive bond strength, replacing the windows as necessary, free of charge. This recall began June 15, 2020. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901508.

Campaign 20V336000. See it on NHTSA

Fuel system and Auxillary tank · model year 2018 · 19V172000, filed March 6, 2019

What is wrong. Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2018 Jayco Talon and Seismic fifth wheel trailers. Incorrect hardware may have been used to secure the fuel tank that is used for refilling vehicles.

What can happen. The incorrect hardware may fail to properly secure the fuel tank, possibly resulting in the fuel tank detaching from trailer, increasing the risk of a fire.

The fix. Jayco has notified owners, and dealers will install the correct fuel tank mounting hardware, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 29, 2019. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901430.

Campaign 19V172000. See it on NHTSA

Tank assembly · model years 2018 to 2019 · 18V364000, filed June 1, 2018

What is wrong. Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Eagle, Eagle HT, NorthPoint, Pinnacle, Talon and Seismic fifth-wheel recreational trailers. The strap that secures the liquid propane (LP) gas bottle may separate from its buckle and no longer secure the propane tank.

What can happen. An unsecured propane tank could detach from the trailer and increase the risk of a crash or leak propane and increase the risk of a fire.

The fix. Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the propane tank securing strap with a new strap that has the correct crimping, free of charge. The recall began on July 27, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901385.

Campaign 18V364000. See it on NHTSA

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

General RV equipment · model years 2002 to 2006 · 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.

Campaign 17V746000. See it on NHTSA

Fuel system and Fuel pump · model year 2006 · 06V049000, filed February 14, 2006

What is wrong. ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTIONAL FUEL STATION, THE FUEL PUMP CAN LEAK.

What can happen. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

The fix. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE PUMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 14, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-800-283-8267.

Campaign 06V049000. See it on NHTSA

Rim · model year 2006 · 05V384000, filed September 6, 2005

What is wrong. ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH TREDIT WHEELS, THE RIM MAY HAVE POOR WELD QUALITY AND INSUFFICIENT PRESS FIT BETWEEN THE RIM AND THE DISC.

What can happen. THIS COULD RESULT IN A WHEEL SEPARATION INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

The fix. JAYCO REPLACED THE RIMS WITH A WHITE STEEL RIM. JAYCO HAS REPAIRED ALL UNITS INVOLVED.

Campaign 05V384000. See it on NHTSA

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

Fifth wheel assembly · model year 2006 · 05V383000, filed September 6, 2005

What is wrong. CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS HAVE A PIN BOX THAT IS RATED BELOW THE GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING REQUIREMENTS.

What can happen. THIS COULD RESULT IN A HITCH FAILURE AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

The fix. DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE INCORRECT 16000 LB PIN BOX AND INSTALL THE 18000 LB PIN BOX. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-574-825-5861.

Campaign 05V383000. See it on NHTSA

How this part works is in our hitching a trailer manual.

Leaf spring assembly · model years 2003 to 2004 · 04V142000, filed March 18, 2004

What is wrong. ON RECREATIONAL 5TH WHEEL TRAILERS, THE 1" BY 1" STEEL ANGLE, LOCATED ON THE FRONT AND REAR OF THE AXLE PLATE, WHICH HELPS ELIMINATE SIDE TO SIDE MOVEMENT OF THE AXLE PLATE, MAY NOT HAVE BEEN WELDED PROPERLY OR MAY HAVE BEEN WELDED IN AN IMPROPER LOCATION.

What can happen. THE STEEL ANGLE MAY COME LOOSE FROM EITHER SIDE OF THE AXLE PLATE AND DRAG OR SEPARATE COMPLETELY FROM THE VEHICLE CAUSING PREMATURE TIRE WEAR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

The fix. DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 30, 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-574-825-0608.

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General RV equipment · model years 2002 to 2003 · 03V383000, filed October 9, 2003

What is wrong. ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH SAMSUNG MICROWAVE OVENS, THESE UNITS WERE PRODUCED WITH A DEFECTIVE PANEL. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR BETWEEN CIRCUIT PATTERNS ON THE MEMBRANE PANEL, ESPECIALLY OVERLAPPED BY A "JUMPER" OR JUMP WIRE. THIS MAY CAUSE THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS.

What can happen. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR CAUSING THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS. THIS COULD RESULT IN EXCESSIVE HEAT, SMOKE, OR POSSIBLY A FIRE.

The fix. SAMSUNG WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND REPAIR THE PANEL FREE OF CHARGE. IN THE MEANTIME, CONSUMERS SHOULD UNPLUG THEIR MICROWAVE, IF POSSIBLE. IF THE CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO UNPLUG THE MICROWAVE, THEY SHOULD LEAVE THE DOOR AJAR UNTIL THE PANEL IS REPLACED. CONSUMERS SHOULD NEVER USE THE MICROWAVE OVEN FOR STORAGE OR LEAVE ANY TOWELS, PAPER, CLOTH OR OTHER PRODUCTS IN THE MICROWAVE AFTER USE. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SAMSUNG AT 800-932-3837 OR JAYCO AT 1-574-825-0608.

Campaign 03V383000. See it on NHTSA

Windshield · model year 2002 · 02V132000, filed May 7, 2002

What is wrong. ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH AN OPTIONAL CARGO BAY WALL, THE CARGO BAY WALL INCLUDES A LOCKABLE DOOR. IF THE DOOR IS LOCKED AND THERE ARE OCCUPANTS INSIDE THE COMPARTMENT, THERE IS ONLY ONE EXIT, THE EMERGENCY EGRESS WINDOW.

What can happen. IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, IF THE ONE EGRESS WINDOW WERE INACCESSIBLE, THE OCCUPANTS WOULD BE TRAPPED INSIDE. THIS COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

The fix. DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL EMERGENCY EGRESS WINDOW IN PLACE OF THE STANDARD WINDOW. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 22, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-800-825-7876.

Campaign 02V132000. 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 Talon 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 Talon have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 11 recalls for it. The most common area is fuel system. 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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