2005 Jayco Jay Feather Recalls, Complaints & Specs
5 safety recalls list the 2005 Jayco Jay Feather, and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
5 safety recalls for the 2005 Jayco Jay Feather
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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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…
Remedy: 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…
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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.
Remedy: 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.
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Temporary/emergency spare tire (tires)
On certain travel trailers, the spare tire carrier bolt may break while traveling down the road.
Remedy: 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.
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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.
Remedy: 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.
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Labels (equipment)
On certain travel trailers, the federal identification label has the incorrect tire inflation listed.
Remedy: 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.
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 Jayco Jay Feather have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 1,800 miles. Complaints peaked in 2005 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Formaldehyde level exceeds the mrl of 0.04ppm; formaldehyde level within trailers interior registers 0.12. *tr”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 31, 2010 · Structure
“Dt*: the contact stated after using the shower in the travel trailer, the water in the tub was not draining properly. Upon inspection of the black water waste tank behind the commode with the lever op”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 18, 2006 · Equipment
Compare Jayco Jay Feather model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Jayco Jay Feather model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 2005 Jayco Jay Feather
How do I know if my 2005 Jayco Jay Feather has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 5 campaigns currently list the 2005 Jayco Jay Feather; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Jayco dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 04V552000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.