Jayco Jay Feather Exp and Ex-Port Travel Trailer Recalls

June 18, 2009

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     JAYCO / JAY FEATHER EX-PORT     2009
     JAYCO / JAY FEATHER EXP     2009
Manufacturer: JAYCO, INC. Mfr’s Report Date: JUN 11, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V221000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Potential Number of Units Affected: 647
Summary: JAYCO IS RECALLING 647 YEAR 2009 JAY FEATHER EXP AND EX-PORT TRAVEL TRAILERS. THE SCREWS USED TO ATTACH THE BUNK DOOR CABLES TO THE BUNK DOORS MAY BE OF INSUFFICIENT LENGTH, WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE CABLE BECOMING DETACHED FROM THE DOOR WHILE THE TRAVEL TRAILER IS PARKED AND SET UP WITH THE BUNK DOORS OPEN.
Consequence: IF THIS CONDITION IS NOT ADDRESSED, IT COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN AN INJURY. THERE IS NO POTENTIAL FOR THIS SITUATION TO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING TOWED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SCREWS ATTACHING THE CABLES TO THE BUNK DOOR WITH LONGER FASTENERS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-800-283-8267.
Notes: OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .

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One Response to “Jayco Jay Feather Exp and Ex-Port Travel Trailer Recalls”

  1. sheryl greenway on July 18th, 2009 10:51 pm

    We have a 2009 jayco export. While travelling in rain it flooded at the hinge that holds the beds. Jayco told us “they are aware of the problem”. They are “coming up with a solution”. Can you help with this?

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