2003 Jayco Jay Feather problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2003 Jayco Jay Feather — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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How does 2003 compare to other Jay Feather years?

Jay Feather NHTSA complaints by model year, 2003 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2003 Jayco Jay Feather have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

04V363000OtherJuly 20, 2004 · 1,437 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL 6 GALLON DSI GAS/ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS WITH REMOTELY OPERATED 110-VOLT WATER HEATER ON/OFF SWITCHING, EXCESSIVE HEAT CAN BE GENERATED AT THE WIRE CONNECTIONS TO THE WATER HEATER WHILE THE HEATER IS BEING OPERATED ON 110 VOLTS.

Consequence

THIS HAS RESULTED IN HEAT AND SMOKE DAMAGE TO THE WATER HEATER INSULATION, PLUMBING, WIRING AND WATER HEATER COMPARTMENT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL CONDUCT A DETAILED INSPECTION OF THE WATER HEATER WIRING, REMOTE RELAY AND REMOVE ANY EXCESSIVE INSULATION AT THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE SUPPLY LINE AND THE INTERNAL WATER HEATER WIRING IN THE WATER JUNCTION BOX. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 12, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-219-825-5861.

2003 Jayco Jay Feather — common questions

Is the 2003 Jayco Jay Feather reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2003 Jayco Jay Feather have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2003 Jayco Jay Feather. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 2003 compare to other Jay Feather years?

Does the 2003 Jayco Jay Feather have recalls?

2003 Jayco Jay Feather — common questions

Is the 2003 Jayco Jay Feather reliable?

Does the 2003 Jayco Jay Feather have recalls?

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