NHTSA vehicle safety data

2012 Jayco Jay Flight Swift SLX Recalls & Complaints

The 2012 Jayco Jay Flight Swift SLX has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Jayco dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2012 Jayco Jay Flight Swift SLX. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2012 Jayco Jay Flight Swift SLX owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2012 Jayco Jay Flight Swift SLX, describing incidents dated February 9, 2015.

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Suspension 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #10682311 · Filed February 9, 2015
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JAYCO FLIGHT SWIFT SLX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 12V393000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE…

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Oversized Bearings

NHTSA #12V393000 · Suspension — Rear — Axle — Non-Powered Axle Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported August 3, 2012 · JAYCO, INC.

Potentially affected: 300 vehicles

Owners notified September 5, 2012 · Vehicles built October 24, 2011 – July 3, 2012 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Jayco is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Jay Flight Swift SLX Travel trailers manufactured from October 24, 2011, through July 3, 2012. These trailers may have oversized bearings installed in the axle. This may cause excessive movement in the wheel hub, causing the bearings to become overheated and worn.

Safety consequence

Overheated and worn bearings may lead to axle failure while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the axle bearings with proper size bearings, free of charge. The recall began on September 5, 2012. Owners may contact Jayco at 1-800-283-8267.

Notes

Owners may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153),or go to WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2012 Jayco Jay Flight Swift SLX. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 Jayco Jay Flight Swift SLX.

Suspension

ODI #10682311

Incident: February 9, 2015 · Filed: February 9, 2015

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JAYCO FLIGHT SWIFT SLX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 12V393000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

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