2015 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL PINNACLE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2015 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL PINNACLE
The 2015 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL PINNACLE has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY, EQUIPMENT. The most commonly reported problem area is the Suspension (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2015 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL PINNACLE
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2015 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL PINNACLE, potentially affecting up to 49,709 vehicles.
Recall 20V091000 — SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
| 146 vehicles affected
Defect: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Fifth Wheel Seismic and 2015 Pinnacle trailers. The trailers were built with 6,000lb capacity axles instead of 7,000lb axles as intended.
Consequence: The underrated axles may result in the trailer being overloaded, possibly causing the operator to lose control of vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the axles and leaf springs, free of charge. The recall began March 11, 2020. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901506.
View full details →Recall 17V746000 — EQUIPMENT
| 49,563 vehicles affected
Defect: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling various 2002-2016 recreational vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V746-9524.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach...
Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Jayco will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2015 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL PINNACLE
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL PINNACLE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FORD F-350 WHICH WAS USED TO HAUL A 2015 JAYCO PINNACLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V091000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. BISH'S RV OF CHEYENNE (6102 US HIGHWAY 30, CHEYENNE, WY 82001, (307) 634-8457) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE REMEDY PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JAYCO PINNACLE RV EQUIPPED WITH LIONSHEAD CASTLE ROCK ST TIRES, SIZE: 235/85R16 MLR66 (NA). WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, A BYSTANDER NOTICED SWELLING (BUBBLES) AROUND ALL FOUR TIRES OF THE RV. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED AND STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO KETELSEN RV (1500 KETELSEN DR, HIAWATHA, IA 52233, (319) 377-8244) WHERE IT WAS INSPECTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE TIRES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ALL FOUR TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,000 AND THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 300. THE VIN AND DOT NUMBER WERE UNKNOWN.
Safety Rating for the 2015 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL PINNACLE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2015 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL PINNACLE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL PINNACLE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL PINNACLE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL PINNACLE
- 2015 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL PINNACLE (current)
- 2016 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL PINNACLE — 2 complaints
- 2017 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL PINNACLE — 21 complaints
- 2018 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL PINNACLE — 1 complaint
- 2019 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL PINNACLE — 3 complaints
- 2020 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL PINNACLE — 6 complaints
Other JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL Models
- JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL NORTH POINT — 33 total complaints
- JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL EAGLE — 32 total complaints
- JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL SEISMIC — 11 total complaints
- JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL EAGLE HT — 7 total complaints
- JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL EAGLE PREMIER — 4 total complaints
- JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL EAGLE SUPER LITE — 1 total complaint
- JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL SEISMIC WAVE — 1 total complaint
- JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL TALON — 1 total complaint