2017 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL SEISMIC WAVE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL SEISMIC WAVE
The 2017 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL SEISMIC WAVE 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 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The most commonly reported problem area is the Suspension (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2017 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL SEISMIC WAVE
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2017 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL SEISMIC WAVE, potentially affecting up to 186 vehicles.
Recall 17V066000 — SERVICE BRAKES
| 93 vehicles affected
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.
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.
View full details →Recall 17V066000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 93 vehicles affected
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.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2017 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL SEISMIC WAVE
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL SEISMIC WAVE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 (NA) JAYCO SEISMIC WAVE 32 FT. TRAVEL TRAILER. WHILE THE TRAILER WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SHACKLES IN THE CENTER OF THE TRAILER HAD FAILED, BENDING THE LEAF SPRINGS. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH VALLEY RV SUPERCENTER (619 WASHINGTON AVE N, KENT, WA 98032) WHO STATED THAT THE TRAILER WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. THE TRAILER WAS NOT REPAIRED, BUT WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING REPAIRED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.
Safety Rating for the 2017 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL SEISMIC WAVE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL SEISMIC WAVE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL SEISMIC WAVE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL SEISMIC WAVE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL SEISMIC WAVE
- 2017 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL SEISMIC WAVE (current)
Other JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL Models
- JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL PINNACLE — 35 total complaints
- 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 TALON — 1 total complaint