IllustrationSLIDE-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.
2017 Jayco Fifth Wheel Seismic
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
0 crash reports0 fire reports0 injury reports
What owners actually said
3 reportsTHE 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 …
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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.
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 …
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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.
Official recalls
421V685000 · Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer:lpg Systems
Sep 2, 2021
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Increased propane pressure can enlarge the flames in gas appliances, increasing the risk of a fire.
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.
19V169000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Mar 5, 2019
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Damaged brake lines may reduce the trailer's braking ability, increasing the risk of crash.
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.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
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.
Consequence: Damaged brake lines may reduce the trailer's braking ability, increasing the risk of crash.
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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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.
Consequence: Damaged brake lines may reduce the trailer's braking ability, increasing the risk of crash.
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.
17V066000 · Electrical System; Service Brakes
Feb 2, 2017
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
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.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Service Brakes
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.
Consequence: 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.
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.
Electrical System
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.
Consequence: 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.
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.
16V713000 · Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers
Oct 6, 2016
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain model year 2017 Seismic travel trailers manufactured November 19, 2015, to August 19, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with an underrated resettable fuse for the awning with LED lights.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: The incorrect fuse may not properly protect the circuit, allowing an electrical short to occur and increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuse with the correct 1.85 amp hold/3.70 amp trip fuse, free of charge. The recall began on November 3, 2016. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901321.
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NHTSA investigations
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