Jayco recalls 13,000 travel trailers for LED lights

[DamonZ8]

The wife and I drove 50 miles to the dealer today to pickup our '17 Jay Flight 265RLSW. We did our inspection and orientation, but we couldn't take it home! A recall was issued by Jayco this morning and they stated in the email to the dealer that none of the effected units could leave the lot. The interior LED lights could potentially overheat and be a fire hazard. Hopefully we can pick up midweek if they can swap all 18 interior lights


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[nisbitch]

Is this something affecting all 2017's? I've already had 2 led lights go bad where the switch in the center quit working.

[NismoGriff]

I'm curious about this as well. I've had a few instances where I've had to push the button and few times to get it work.

[DamonZ8]

Originally Posted by nisbitch

Is this something affecting all 2017's? I've already had 2 led lights go bad where the switch in the center quit working.

I do not believe so, the list of trailers shown in the email to the dealer was very, very long, but they contacted the dealer to get authorization to swap out the lights with ones from a unit not shown on the list. Jayco did not redone by the time we wrapped up, that's why we have to come back to pick up.


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[DamonZ8]

Originally Posted by DamonZ8

I do not believe so, the list of trailers shown in the email to the dealer was very, very long, but they contacted the dealer to get authorization to swap out the lights with ones from a unit not shown on the list. Jayco did not redone by the time we wrapped up, that's why we have to come back to pick up.


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* The dealer contacted manufacturer to get authorization.


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[Marcm157]

Not sure if this has been posted yet or not...
Jayco recalls 13,000 travel trailers – RV Travel

[PonyExpress]

yet. thats mine. have had one replaced already. got hot and plastic crumbled.

[Crabman]

Jayco recalls 13,000 travel trailers for LED lights

Jayco recalls 13,000 travel trailers – RV Travel

[norty1]

Glad they are out in front of it. This will create a stir for many owners.

[norty1]

Another thread on this also.

http://www.jaycoowners.com/forums/f3...tml#post522100

[Midnightmoon]

Awesome news. Thanks for sharing. First night out in our brand new Jay Feather and the bathroom light overheated and stopped working. Good to know that these will be taken care of.

[PonyExpress]

Originally Posted by norty1

Another thread on this also.

http://www.jaycoowners.com/forums/f3...tml#post522100

If ever Ive seen 2 threads that need to be combined..................

[jaycojay]

so, until they get the fix going, do not leave interior lights on for extended periods of time....guess best thing to do is bring a table lamp if need to have lights on if you are away

[Midnightmoon]

Originally Posted by jaycojay

so, until they get the fix going, do not leave interior lights on for extended periods of time....guess best thing to do is bring a table lamp if need to have lights on if you are away

That's probably a good idea.

[norty1]

Ok these threads are merged. Hopefully we can keep all comments in this thread!!

[Vicr]

I just read on the news that Jayco is recalling 13,000 2017 travel trailers because the LED light cause excessive heat and there is the possibility of fire. They don't say fire but use a bunch of words that otherwise mean fire.

[Fire_Instructor]

Saw that press release yesterday. It said that they will have the repair parts available in June. No word as to whether it is just the Jayco lines, or if it includes their other names, like my North Point. As I recall, it said that there was some 35,000 units impacted!!!

[bearcat77]

Manufacturer Name :
Submission Date : NHTSA Recall No. : Manufacturer Recall No. :
Jayco, Inc.
MAY 01, 2017 17V-290 9901349
Manufacturer Name : Jayco, Inc.
Manufacturer Information :
Address : 903 South Main Street
PO Box 460 Middlebury IN 46540
Company phone : 800-283-8267
Number of potentially involved : 13,049 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 %
Population :
Vehicle Information :
Vehicle 1 : 2017-2017 Travel Trailers various - see attached listing Vehicle Type : TRAILERS
Body Style : Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : Jay Flight Bungalow, Hummingbird, White Hawk, Jay Flight SLX, Jay Feather 7, Jay Feather, Jay Flight
Production Dates : MAY 31, 2016 - JAN 04, 2017
VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential
Description of the Defect : LED Ceiling lights produce extreme high temperatures during normal use which may cause light failure. Some of the failure characteristics noted are
Description of Defect :
Identification of Any Warning NR that can Occur :
FMVSS 1 : NR
FMVSS 2 : NR
melting of the plastic housing, smoldering, and charred and scorched ceiling panels. These characteristics coincide with language used in Early Warning reporting when describing "fire-related phenomena"
Description of the Safety Risk : Risk of fire causing personal and/or property damage
Description of the Cause : Investigation and research are underway to establish root cause. Unknown at
this time.
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573

Supplier Identification :
Name : Command Electronics, Inc
Component Manufacturer
Address : 15670 Morris Industrial Dr. Schoolcraft MICHIGAN 46087
Country : United States
During monthly review of warranty data and associated analysis by cost, frequency and severity, it was determined that an abnormally high failure rate was occurring on a specific LED ceiling light. Research found the light failing was used at the start of the 2017 models until ECN processed . Testing by Jayco Corp Engineering of the same lights noted in monthly analysis, exhibited temperatures in excess of 250degrees Fahrenheit.. Results presented to Product Safety Team 4-25-17 Decision made that a recall is required. Jayco has contacted outside source for additional testing to establish the root cause of the light failure.
Chronology :
Description of Remedy Program : Jayco will replace the LED Command ceiling lights# 00283359 with
Description of Remedy :
different light that does not exhibit the failure. How Remedy Component Differs NR
from Recalled Component :
Identify How/When Recall Condition When recall condition came to light, a change had already occurred w ECN was Corrected in Production : and the LED ceiling lights in question were no longer being used on the
production lines.
Description of Recall Schedule : Jayco is preparing pre notification for retail owners of safety risk and precautions to take until the led lights are replaced. Will upload pre
Recall Schedule :
notification letter upon completion Planned Dealer Notification Date : JUN 30, 2017 - JUN 30, 2017
Planned Owner Notification Date : JUN 30, 2017 - JUN 30, 2017
* NR - Not Reported

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[Fire_Instructor]

That's what I get for reading the press release, while watching the NA$CAR race, and having a few beers!!! Believe Bearcat77's numbers, not mine!!!

[bearcat77]

The only numbers that matter to me are 0 and 4. 0 = the number of times I've used my 2017 Jayflight. 4 = the number of warranty repairs this will now make.

Should have stuck with tent camping.


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