Recall 11V495 affects 2,444 2007-2008 Jayco Travel Trailers Jay Feather Lgt trailers for tire clearance. Repair is free at any franchised Jayco Travel Trailers dealer.
Jayco Travel Trailers is recalling 2,444 2007-2008 Jay Feather Lgt travel trailers because the tires do not have enough clearance from the wheel well. Tire contact in that area raises the risk of a crash, injury, or death, and the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The tire and wheel well on the 2007-2008 Jayco Travel Trailers Redundant Jay Feather Lgt and Jay Feather Lgt travel trailers are supposed to have enough open space around the tire. That clearance lets the tire rotate and move with the suspension without touching the body of the trailer.
On the recalled trailers, the space between the tire and the wheel well is too tight. As the trailer rides over bumps, carries load, or shifts through normal suspension movement, the tire has less room than designed. That means the tire and wheel well are closer than they should be during travel.
There is no warning sign before failure. The recall filing does not list a dashboard light, sound, or handling change that tells an owner the clearance problem has become dangerous.
Who's affected?
Covers Redundant Jay Feather Lgt and Jay Feather Lgt travel trailers across the 2007 and 2008 model years, with wheel hardware listed as the shared component.
| 2007 Jayco Travel Trailers Redundant Jay Feather Lgt | wheel hardware |
|---|---|
| 2008 Jayco Travel Trailer Jay Feather Lgt | wheel hardware |
| Units affected | 2,444 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
Tire contact with the wheel well increases the risk of a crash, injury, or death. If your VIN is included, schedule the recall repair soon and have the trailer inspected before another trip. Repair will be free at any franchised Jayco Travel Trailers dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2007-2008 Jayco Travel Trailers Redundant Jay Feather Lgt or Jay Feather Lgt trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact Jayco Travel Trailers customer service at 1-800-283-8267 if you did not receive the owner notice.
- Ask a franchised Jayco Travel Trailers dealer about the free spacer installation that increases tire-to-wheel-well clearance.
- Reference recall number 11V495 when you call the dealer.
- Avoid loading the trailer heavily until the spacer repair is complete, and stop towing if a tire rubs the wheel well.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Jayco Travel Trailers technician adds a spacer to increase the distance between the axle and the wheel well. That extra clearance helps keep the tire from contacting the wheel well while the trailer is in use. The recall file lists this spacer installation as the remedy for the tire clearance problem. Parts and labor are covered under the recall.
Timeline
| October 11, 2011 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 11, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 11V495?
Recall 11V495 covers 2,444 2007-2008 Jayco Travel Trailers Jay Feather Lgt travel trailers with too little clearance between the tires and wheel well. Tire contact with the wheel well can increase crash, injury, or death risk. Jayco Travel Trailers dealers add a spacer for free.
What should I do if my 2007-2008 Jayco Travel Trailers Jay Feather Lgt is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific travel trailer is included in recall 11V495. If it is, contact a franchised Jayco Travel Trailers dealer and ask for the axle spacer repair. Reference recall number 11V495 when you call. The repair is free.
Does the recall repair cost anything?
No. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Jayco said dealers will add a spacer to increase the distance between the axle and wheel well free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is tire contact with the wheel well while the travel trailer is in use. That contact can damage the tire area and increase the risk of a crash, injury, or death. If your VIN is included, arrange the free spacer repair before further trips.
When did Jayco start the recall repair?
Jayco began the safety recall on November 11, 2011. The dealer repair adds a spacer to increase clearance between the axle and wheel well. If you own a used trailer and never received a letter, check your VIN and reference recall 11V495 with the dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V495000 |
|---|---|
| Jayco Travel Trailers customer service | 1-800-283-8267 |
| NHTSA recall # | 11V495 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 11V495000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →