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Old 10-24-2011, 09:39 AM   #1
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2007-2008 Jayfeather LGT wheel clearance recall

2,444 units affected, Jayco will contact owners according to this report:

http://rvdailyreport.com/news/id/162...l-well-spacing
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Old 10-24-2011, 09:35 PM   #2
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Lee,

If I'm not mistaken I believe the LGT models had the TorFlex torsion axle suspension. I would be curious how the spacer will be incorporated.

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Old 10-26-2011, 11:52 AM   #3
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Yes Bob, it will be interesting to see how they accomplish that.
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Old 12-09-2011, 11:28 AM   #4
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I received the recall notice

When I got the recall notice, the complete repair instructions were attached...weird!

Anyways, they drop the dexter axle assemblies and install spacers of 2 - 5/8", so the trailer will now sit almost 3 inches higher! Which sucks, because I liked the fact that it sat nice and low. Now the hitch height will need adjusting, and the stabilizers will be extended more, which usualy means less stable.

I wonder how many issues that they had, to justify the recall...

...now I have to find a place that I trust to do the recall on my trailer.
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Old 12-09-2011, 04:09 PM   #5
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snip.....I wonder how many issues that they had, to justify the recall......snip
Pierre,

I'm sure it didn't take many because of the safety implications. If I'm not mistaken when under load the tire could come in contact with the wheel well, and Dexter requires a 3" tire clearance at full load on the TorFlex axles.

The spacers, I'm still curious how they will be utilized. On the Jayco LGT's I thought that there was a side bracket (welded to TT tube frame) that the TorFlex axle mount was bolted to "from-the-side" of the TorFlex axle mount...., apparently I'm mistaken.

I know if the TT frame is channel or I-beam that the TorFlex axle mount can be bolted from underneath to the flange of the steel frame, thus spacers could be applied raising the axle.

Since you have the install directions (I agree, weird they sent them to you), where do they show the spacers being installed?

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They fabricated spacers that will work with that set-up that you describe, with bolts on the sides and all. I'll have to scan the recall instructions and post them on here...just give me a few days.
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Old 12-10-2011, 10:13 AM   #7
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Pierre,

Thanks in advance..., look forward to your follow-up.

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If you don't want your trailer to be taller you might look into installing smaller tires that could give you the needed clearance. Just pay attention to how much weight they will carry.
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Old 12-11-2011, 02:36 PM   #9
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I was just looking at the space that is there from the factory, and there is maybe an inch of clearance. I can't stack two fingers in between the tire and fender, yet there is no sign of rubbing. But we just got the trailer, and maybe the previous owners never drove it on rough roads.
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Old 12-11-2011, 05:06 PM   #10
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Pierre,

Yep, sounds like a clearance problem to me, and I'm sure you don't have it loaded up to it's GVWR either.

IMO you will be glad you had the fix installed after you make the WDH adjustments. The fix should also give you a little more clearance under your sewer connection, making it a whole lot easier to hook up your hose and give you a little drain hose pitch.

My brother in-law always had issues with his low sewer pipe with his Jay Feather 29N, but now he has an Eagle 322FKS (expensive sewer fix ).

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Old 12-14-2011, 10:21 AM   #11
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Pierre--- Please post instructions would like to see how we did as compared to the factory, as my son (a welder) spent the better part of a weekend adding 2" sq. tube spacers to my 19H with the torflex axels. Real pain but had to due it to empty the waste tanks into a blue buddy without digging to China. The 19H was bought used (1yr old) so the original owner , a newbe, didn't know about the riser option OH WELL ! Larry
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Old 12-25-2011, 07:22 PM   #12
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I have an 08 JayFlight G2 23 fb so I guess it doesn't affect mine.
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Old 12-26-2011, 05:46 PM   #13
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Joe,

Nope, just a few Jay Feather models...., but it doesn't hurt to check your Jay Flight clearance just out of curiosity. Might as well check you leaf spring shackles while your looking, make sure they aren't worn. http://www.jaycoowners.com/showthrea...hackles&page=2

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Old 01-20-2012, 12:21 PM   #14
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As requested, here is the recall letter, along with the recall instructions, which they also sent.

I javen't had it done yet...
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I know this Thread is about a year old but I just joined and I have a 2007 Jay Feather LGT 25Z but I am the second or third owner think this would apply to me? Wonder if I should inform Jayco. Trailer sits low but I never had any problems.

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I know this Thread is about a year old but I just joined and I have a 2007 Jay Feather LGT 25Z but I am the second or third owner think this would apply to me? Wonder if I should inform Jayco. Trailer sits low but I never had any problems.

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You can call/email Jayco with your VIN and they should be able to tell you if your unit is involved in the recall and if so if the work has been done already.
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Thanks for your help
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We bought our 2007 Jay Feather 29X LGT in 2010 and were never contacted about the recall. I found out about the recall on the NHTSA website a few months ago and took it to the dealer a couple of weeks ago. We got the TT back a few days ago and there is a considerable height difference. The dealer had to adjust my ball hitch to the maximum setting which lifted the ball 3 1/2 inches. The only real issue I can see so far is that our steps going into the TT are way too high. I will deal with that over the off season. Here are some pics of the work done as a result of the recall.
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Had the 30U done last spring and went on 2 short close camp outs and all seemed good. As we were going to tow it down to Disneyland at the end of the summer I decided to Check / adjust the brakes and grease the wheel bearings. Well I pulled off the back passenger wheel and found that the wires to the brakes on that side were not hooked up! Now I might have thought that they just pulled out, BUT, I had to snip the ties holding the wires to the axles to get them to reach. The other side was fine. When I called the service manager I got a "Well if that happened, we are sorry, next time you come in we will do a better job for you." Like I would ever give them that opportunity again.
Big truck, big brakes, ultra light trailer (even if it is 33' long) never noticed I only had half my trailer brakes. Did not go over any passes at that point, glad I found it before I did.
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