1991 Jayco Jay problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1991 Jayco Jay — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1991 compare to other Jay years?

Jay NHTSA complaints by model year, 1991 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 1991 Jayco Jay have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

02V276001OtherOctober 9, 2002 · 16,801 units

Defect

CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS MODEL NUMBERS 442, 443, 452, EV452, 453, 462, EV462, 463, EV463, 482, EV482, 483, EV483, 874, AND 875 MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 1987 AND MAY 1995. THESE REFRIGERATORS CAN EXPERIENCE A BREAK DOWN IN A RUBBER SEAL WITHIN THE GAS VALVE. AS THE RUBBER SEAL AGES, A LEAK MAY OCCUR, ALLOWING PROPANE GAS TO ACCUMULATE IN THE BURNER AREA.

Consequence

THE CONSEQUENCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy

NORCOLD WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT GAS VALVE FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NORCOLD SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-667-3005.

93V166000Tires & WheelsOctober 4, 1993 · 66 units

Defect

THE WHEEL TECH WHEEL DOES NOT SEAT PROPERLY AGAINST THE HUB CAUSING INABILITY TO FULLY TIGHTEN THE WHEEL LUG NUTS.

Consequence

IF THE LUG NUTS ARE NOT TIGHTENED THE WHEEL CAN SEPARATEFROM THE TRAILER DURING TRAVEL CAUSING DANGER TO THE TOW VEHICLE AND OTHERVEHICLES IN THE ROADWAY.

Remedy

REPLACE BOTH WHEELS AND TIRES WITH WHEELS AND TIRES FROM A DIFFERENT DISTRIBUTOR WHICH WILL ALLOW PROPER FIT AGAINST THE HUB AND COMPLETE TIGHTENING OF THE LUG NUTS.

93V143000OtherSeptember 14, 1993 · 3,143 units

Defect

THE SWITCH WHICH OPENS THE SLIDE-OUT ROOM MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED INCORRECTLY OR DAMAGED DURING SHIPPING. ALSO, MOISTURE CAN INTRUDE INTO THE CONTROL MODULE. ANY ONE OF THESE CONDITIONS CAN CAUSE THE SLIDE OUT ROOM TO OPEN WHEN THE SWITCH IS OFF.

Consequence

IF THE SLIDE-OUT ROOM OPENS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS INMOTION, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy

INSPECT THE SLIDE-OUT SWITCH AND THE CONTROL MODULE. DAMAGED SWITCHES WILL BE REPAIRED, AND THE CONTROL MODULE WILL BE REPLACED OR FITTED WITH A PROTECTIVE COVER, AS NECESSARY.

1991 Jayco Jay — common questions

Is the 1991 Jayco Jay reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 1991 Jayco Jay have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 1991 Jayco Jay. 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 1991 compare to other Jay years?

Does the 1991 Jayco Jay have recalls?

1991 Jayco Jay — common questions

Is the 1991 Jayco Jay reliable?

Does the 1991 Jayco Jay have recalls?

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