Recall 17V696 affects 9,930 2016-2018 Jayco Travel Trailer Jay Flight Slx trailers with unprotected battery circuits. Repair will be free once available.
Jayco Travel Trailer is recalling 9,930 2016-2018 Jay Flight Slx recreational trailers equipped with a 35 amp power converter because the battery circuit lacks overcurrent protection, such as a fuse or circuit breaker. In an electrical short, that unprotected circuit increases the risk of a fire; the Jayco Travel Trailer dealer repair will be free once it is available.
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What's wrong?
The 12-volt battery circuit in the 2016-2018 Jayco Travel Trailer Jay Flight Slx supplies battery power to the trailer's low-voltage electrical system. On trailers equipped with a 35 amp power converter, that circuit is supposed to have overcurrent protection, such as a fuse or circuit breaker. The protection is there to stop excessive current before wiring overheats.
On affected trailers, the battery wiring was routed so the 30 amp fuse was bypassed. That means a short circuit can send too much current through the wire without a fuse opening the circuit. Jayco traced the problem to an electrical drawing that was filed correctly but interpreted incorrectly during production training. Trailers outside the recall have the 30 amp fuse protecting that circuit.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner does not have a reliable warning light, sound, or visible symptom that proves the wire is protected before a short occurs.
Who's affected?
The scope stays within one Jay Flight Slx trailer line across the 2016, 2018, and 2017 model years, with the battery listed as the common component.
| 2016 Jayco Travel Trailer Jay Flight Slx | battery |
|---|---|
| 2018 Jayco Travel Trailer Jay Flight Slx | battery |
| 2017 Jayco Travel Trailer Jay Flight Slx | battery |
| Units affected | 9,930 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 1 field incident to date. |
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?
An electrical short in the unprotected circuit increases the risk of a fire. No warning sign is listed, so confirm whether your VIN is included and arrange the recall work when the dealer has the repair ready. Repair will be free at any franchised Jayco Travel Trailer dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2016-2018 Jayco Travel Trailer Jay Flight Slx is included in this recall.
- Contact Jayco Travel Trailer customer service at 1-800-283-8267 for the current repair status before scheduling service.
- Ask a franchised Jayco Travel Trailer dealer about the free fuse harness assembly and circuit breaker repair that adds overcurrent protection to the battery circuit.
- Reference recall number 17V696 and Jayco recall 9901362 when you call.
- Avoid using the trailer until the dealer confirms the battery circuit repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Jayco Travel Trailer technician will install a fuse harness assembly with a circuit breaker so the battery circuit has overcurrent protection. The dealer repair will be free once available. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. Jayco Travel Trailer has a general reimbursement plan on file for owners who paid out of pocket for this repair before the recall notice. Ask customer service how to submit repair documentation under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| November 3, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 30, 2017 | Dealer notification began |
| November 30, 2017 | Dealer notification ended |
| December 20, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
| December 21, 2017 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V696?
Recall 17V696 covers 9,930 2016-2018 Jayco Travel Trailer Jay Flight Slx recreational trailers equipped with a 35 amp power converter. The battery circuit lacks overcurrent protection, which increases fire risk during an electrical short. Jayco's dealer remedy is a fuse harness assembly with a circuit breaker.
What should I do if my 2016-2018 Jayco Travel Trailer Jay Flight Slx is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 17V696. If it is, contact a franchised Jayco Travel Trailer dealer and ask for the fuse harness assembly with circuit breaker. Reference recall number 17V696 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Jayco dealers will install the fuse harness assembly with a circuit breaker free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for included trailers.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire. NHTSA's filing says the electrical circuit from the battery lacks a fuse or circuit breaker, so an electrical short leaves the circuit unprotected and increases fire risk. Confirm inclusion by VIN and arrange the dealer repair.
What if I bought my Jayco Travel Trailer Jay Flight Slx used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your trailer is included, then contact a franchised Jayco Travel Trailer dealer with recall number 17V696.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V696000 |
|---|---|
| Jayco Travel Trailer customer service | 1-800-283-8267 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V696 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V696000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →