2018 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL PINNACLE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL PINNACLE
The 2018 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL PINNACLE has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:TANK ASSEMBLY. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Jayco, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Suspension (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2018 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL PINNACLE
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2018 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL PINNACLE, potentially affecting up to 88,261 vehicles.
Recall 21V425000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS
| 87,649 vehicles affected
Defect: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Jayco Designer, 2017-2021 Eagle HT, Eagle, Jay Feather, Jay Flight SLX, Jay Flight, North Point, Octane Superlite, Pinnacle, White Hawk, 2017-2020 Eagle HT, 2018-2021 Jay Flight Bungalow, 2017-2019 Octane, and 2019-2020 Eagle HTX travel trailers and fifth wheels equipped with a Winntec model 6020 two-stage propane regulator. The regulator may fail, causing an...
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 August 3, 2021. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267.
View full details →Recall 18V364000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:TANK ASSEMBLY
| 612 vehicles affected
Defect: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Eagle, Eagle HT, NorthPoint, Pinnacle, Talon and Seismic fifth-wheel recreational trailers. The strap that secures the liquid propane (LP) gas bottle may separate from its buckle and no longer secure the propane tank.
Consequence: An unsecured propane tank could detach from the trailer and increase the risk of a crash or leak propane and increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the propane tank securing strap with a new strap that has the correct crimping, free of charge. The recall began on July 27, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137....
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2018 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL PINNACLE
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL PINNACLE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TIRES ARE HITTING UNDERSIDE OF UNIT. MANUFACTURER WILL UPGRADE FROM 7 000 LB SPRINGS TO 8,000 LB SPRINGS BUT REFUSES TO UPGRADE AXLES FROM 7,000 TO 8,000 LB. *DT *DT CARFAX CANNOT PROCESS THIS REQUEST. *JB *BF *JB
Safety Rating for the 2018 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL PINNACLE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL PINNACLE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL PINNACLE
Jayco, Inc. has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL PINNACLE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TSB 21-009 — STRUCTURE
Euro Bunk (option) â The full width cabinet mounted below the Euro Bunk does not have proper supports which may allow the Euro bunk cabinet to come loose or fall.
19-025 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Baggage doors may leaking due to incorrect O-ring installed in handle
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 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 — 2 complaints
- 2016 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL PINNACLE — 2 complaints
- 2017 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL PINNACLE — 21 complaints
- 2018 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL PINNACLE (current)
- 2019 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL PINNACLE — 3 complaints
- 2020 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL PINNACLE — 6 complaints
- 2021 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL PINNACLE — 0 complaints
- 2022 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL PINNACLE — 0 complaints
- 2023 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL PINNACLE — 0 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