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2017 Jayco Travel Trailer Jay Feather Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2017 Jayco Travel Trailer Jay Feather has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 103,783 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the structure. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT 21V425000 2021-06-04 87,649 affected
Defect

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…

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

INTERIOR LIGHTING 17V290000 2017-05-01 13,049 affected
Defect

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16V560000 2016-07-27 3,085 affected
Defect

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…

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Complaints by component

STRUCTURE:BODY
2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
Total complaints6

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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…”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2026-04-22

“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…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2026-04-22

“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…”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2019-05-19

“Led lighting overheats and then flickers”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2019-03-23

“An appointment was made for may 4, 2018 with the dealership to repack lighting per campaign 17v-290. The dealer is albany rv, 48 rensselaer ave., latham, ny 12110. On may 2, after trying to confirm the appointment, I was advised that I didn't have an appointment because it was made by a terminated…”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2018-05-02

“I purchased a 2017 jayco 23bhm jay feather tt back in jan 2017. Overall I'm satisfied with the quality and the design of this unit. I do have one safety concern over the decision be it at the factory production level or back at the beginning of the design stage. My 2 entry door unit has a 3 step…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2017-04-20
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2017 Jayco Travel Trailer Jay Feather as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.