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2017 Jayco Fifth Wheel Seismic

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Aug 13, 2020
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Sep 2, 2021
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 3 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2017 Jayco Fifth Wheel Seismic, most frequently naming the other / unspecified and suspension categories. 4 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 3 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Other / unspecified150.0%
  • Suspension150.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

4 campaigns cover this model year

View all 4

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
21V685000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS

Sep 2, 2021
29,825 units potentially affected
The defect: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Jayco Eagle, Talon, 2020 Eagle HT, 2021 Jay Feather, Jay Flight Bungalow, Jay Flight Octane, North Point, Octane Super Lite, Pinnacle, White Hawk, 2021-2022 Jay Flights SLX, Jay Flight, and 2017-2021 Seismic recreational vehicles, equipped with Winntec model 6020 two-stage propane regulators. The regulator may fail, causing an increase in propane pressure.
The risk: Increased propane pressure can enlarge the flames in gas appliances, increasing the risk of a fire.
The remedy: Dealers will replace the regulator, and test the propane system for leaks, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2021. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267.
Jayco, Inc.View on NHTSA.gov
19V169000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Mar 5, 2019
73 units potentially affected
The defect: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Seismic fifth wheel trailers equipped with optional hydraulic brakes. The brake lines may have been incorrectly routed between the frame and axle, possibly resulting in the brake lines being pinched or cut.
The risk: Damaged brake lines may reduce the trailer's braking ability, increasing the risk of crash.
The remedy: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake lines, correcting and replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901426.
Jayco, Inc.Manufacturer number 9901426View on NHTSA.gov
17V066000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SERVICE BRAKES

Feb 2, 2017
93 units potentially affected
The defect: Jayco, Inc. is recalling certain 2017 Seismic and Seismic Wave fifth-wheel recreational trailers equipped with hydraulic brakes. In the affected vehicles, the break away switch may not be properly wired.
The risk: If the break away switch does not function correctly due to improper wiring and the trailer disconnects from the tow vehicle during transit, the fifth wheel brakes will not automatically apply, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will correct the wiring, free of charge. The recall began on March 13, 2017. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901344.
Jayco, Inc.Manufacturer number 9901344View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Filed Aug 13, 2020

SLIDE-OUT IN THE LIVING CONTINUES TO MALFUNCTION. THE WEIGHT ON THE SLIDE-OUT IS TO GREAT FOR THE MOTORS AND DESIGN. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURE HAVE ADMITTED THIS BUT NEITHER PROVIDE REPAIR NOW THAT WARRANTY IS OVER. MY UNIT WAS IN REPAIR LONGER THEN I HAD IT DURING MY WARRANTY PERIOD.

NHTSA ID
11349091
Incident
Aug 13, 2020
Suspension
Filed Jan 11, 2019

THE BOLT IN THE FRONT AXLE HANGER BRACKET DISLODGED SOMEWHERE BETWEEN CHATTANOOGA TN AND MERIDIAN MS. I REALIZED THIS AS I WAS RE-TORQUING LUG NUTS AND NOTICED THAT THE BOLT WAS MISSING AND I HAD EXCESSIVE TREAD WEAR ON THE FRONT AXLE TIRES. FURTHER INSPECTION SHOWED DEFORMATION OF THE BOLT HOLE IN THE HANGER BRACKET. I CHECKED ALL OTHER NUTS AND BOLTS AND ALL WERE TIGHT. DURING THE REPAIR PROCESS THE NUT WAS REMOVED FROM THE OPPOSITE SIDE AND FOUND THAT THE HOLE IN THAT HANGER BRACKET IS ALSO DEFORMING BUT, CURRENTLY TO A LESSER DEGREE THAN THE ONE THAT FAILED.

NHTSA ID
11166478
Incident
Dec 23, 2018
Mileage
6,000 mi
Other / unspecified
Filed Jun 18, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 JAYCO SEISMIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE EMITTED A STRONG TOXIC ODOR AROUND THE KITCHEN DRAIN AND CABINET AREAS. THE MANUFACTURER INSPECTED THE CAMPER AND FOUND THAT THE CAMPER'S DRAINING SYSTEM WAS NOT VENTING THROUGH THE ROOF. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE TO BE EXPOSED AND FILLED WITH FORMALDEHYDE. THE FAILURE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT PLACED THE VEHICLE IN STORAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE DEVELOPED ALLERGY SYMPTOMS EVER SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS RECEIVED AND THE DOCTOR FOUND FORMALDEHYDE IN THE CONTACT'S LUNGS AND NASAL CAVITIES. THE CONTACT WAS RECEIVING TREATMENT FOR POISONING. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

NHTSA ID
11102397
Incident
Jan 1, 2017

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

INC 22-067

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

JAYCO AND ENTEGRA COACH STORAGE TIPS. INSTRUCTIONS FOR STORING JAYCO AND ENTEGRA COACH DIESEL PUSHERS.

19-021 SRP

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Fuel tank fill system slow filling or non filling.

INC 20-007

EQUIPMENT

Informational bulletin for repair that requires the removal of pullout cabinet extension drawers.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Jayco Fifth Wheel Seismic by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2026020—
2025100—
2024100—
2023120—
2022020—
2021020—
2020020—
2019030—
2018140—
2017Viewing340—
2016110—
2015240—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.