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2023 Jayco Fifth Wheel Seismic

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

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 Feb 28, 2024
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 Oct 13, 2022
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 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 2023 Jayco Fifth Wheel Seismic, most frequently naming the body & structure category. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 2 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

  • Body & structure1100.0%

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

2 campaigns cover this model year

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
22V769000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

Oct 13, 2022
42 units potentially affected
The defect: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2023 Seismic and Seismic Luxury trailers. Fuel cap does not fit properly on the filler fuel neck for the cargo fuel tank.
The risk: An improperly fitted fuel cap may leak fuel or vapors, increasing the risk of a fire.
The remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace filler fuel neck as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2022. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number to this recall is 9901581.
Jayco, Inc.Manufacturer number 9901581View on NHTSA.gov
22V571000

STRUCTURE

Aug 4, 2022
11,532 units potentially affected
The defect: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Eagle, Eagle HT, Jayflight, Jayflight SLX, North point, Pinnacle, and Seismic travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.
The risk: An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.
The remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair, or if necessary, replace awning fabric, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 31, 2022. Owners may contact Jayco's customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901578.
Jayco, Inc.Manufacturer number 9901578View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Body & structure
Filed Feb 28, 2024

Since the beginning of ownership have heard creaking in the floors. Then noticed doors are closing harder and bolts and screws on the left hand side are coming out. Finally noticed a stress crack of about 5” at a 45 degree angle on front corner of the master bedroom slide. Took a 6 hour trip and now the crack is 2.5 ft. The dealership investigated it and found that the wall studs have broken away from the frame causing the “wall to free float” Have been told it is unsafe to travel and reading on the internet this seems to be happening more on toy haulers or heavy fifth wheels. It appears to be under-engineered and a safety hazard.

NHTSA ID
11574581
Incident
Jan 1, 2024

Manufacturer communications

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

TSB 22-081

EQUIPMENT

Missing Loft Railing. Instructions on how to install loft railing.

TSB 22-080

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The battery disconnect is not shutting off power to the motor functions when in the “off” position. Instructions on how to properly wire the battery disconnect switch.

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—
2023Viewing120—
2022020—
2021020—
2020020—
2019030—
2018140—
2017340—
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.