2015 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL SEISMIC Problems, Recalls & Safety Rating

Overview of the 2015 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL SEISMIC

The 2015 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL SEISMIC has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY, EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Jayco, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Suspension (1 complaint).

Recalls for the 2015 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL SEISMIC

NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2015 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL SEISMIC, potentially affecting up to 52,485 vehicles.

Recall 20V091000 — SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

March 11, 2020 | 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.

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Recall 17V746000 — EQUIPMENT

January 15, 2018 | 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...

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Recall 15V266000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

June 3, 2015 | 2,747 vehicles affected

Defect: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Seismic Pinnacle and Eagle Premier recreational trailers manufactured April 3, 2013, to February 27, 2015. In the affected vehicles, a rivet for the quad entry steps may shear and fail, causing the steps to give when being used.

Consequence: If the rivet shears under occupant load, the occupant may fall, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Remedy: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective rivets with bolts, free of charge. The recall began on June 4, 2015. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267.

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Recall 14V515000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

October 10, 2014 | 29 vehicles affected

Defect: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain model year 2015 Seismic 19A, 19E, and 19F fifth wheel trailers manufactured June 2, 2014, to July 24, 2014. The affected vehicles may have incorrect cargo carrying capacity (CCC) information printed on the CCC Label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire...

Consequence: If the user overloads the trailer by following the incorrect information on CCC label, it could affect drivability and cause premature tire wear or tire failure, increasing the risk of of a crash.

Remedy: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing CCC Label with a corrected CCC Label, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is...

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Owner Complaints for the 2015 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL SEISMIC

2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL SEISMIC. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Component	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Deaths
Suspension	1	0	0	0	0
Unknown Or Other	1	0	0	0	0

Most Recent Complaints

#11363683 | SUSPENSION | October 10, 2020 | 8,000 miles

THE REAR SPRING HANGER BRACKETS BROKE, WHICH LETS THE AXELS WOBBLE AND CAN CAUSE THE CAMPER TO LOOSE CONTROL. WE NOTICED THIS AT CAMPGROUNDS AND HAD TO HAVE THEM REPLACED WITH NEW THICKER BRACKETS. DRIVER'S SIDE WAS IN JULY PASSENGER SIDE WAS IN SEPTEMBER. ORIGINAL BRACKETS ARE 3/16" THICK METAL, REPLACEMENT BRACKETS ARE 1/4" THICK METAL. THE FAILURE IS BENDING FATIGUE AS SOME OF THE BEACH MARKS ARE OXIDIZED AND SOME ARE NOT.

#10871788 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | June 1, 2016 | 10,000 miles

THE SLIDE MECHANISM COMPLETELY FAILED IN THE DEALER SHOP. COMPLAINTS WHERE DOCUMENTED FOR 12 MONTHS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE SLIDE COMPLETELY FELL OUT OF OPENING, THE RV WAS NOT IN MOTION AT THE TIME OF FAILURE, HOWEVER IF THIS HAD HAPPENED DURING TRANSPORT WHAT EFFECT WOULD IT HAD ON PUBLIC SAFETY. THE MANUFACTURER IS REPLACING SLIDE MOTORS, ALL THE ROLLERS UNDER THE SLIDE. ALSO ALL THE FRAME SUPPORTS ARE BENT (OUTRIGGERS). THEY ARE ADDING ADDITIONAL OUTRIGGERS. THIS IS A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY ISSUE. THE RV WAS DELIVERED MAY 27, 2015.

Safety Rating for the 2015 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL SEISMIC

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2015 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL SEISMIC in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL SEISMIC

Jayco, Inc. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2015 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL SEISMIC. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

15-002 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

June 5, 2015

JAYCO: 2015 SEISMIC, THIS TSB CONTAINS AN OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER. SELECT DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON BELOW. INFORMATION REGARDING THE MICROWAVE FAN REVERSAL VENTING FROM THE REAR TO FRONT OF THE MICROWAVE. *LJ