2018 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL SEISMIC — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL SEISMIC
The 2018 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL SEISMIC has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Jayco, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Fuelpropulsion System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2018 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL SEISMIC
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2018 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL SEISMIC, potentially affecting up to 31,341 vehicles.
Recall 21V685000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS
| 29,825 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: 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.
View full details →Recall 19V169000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 73 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
View full details →Recall 19V169000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
| 73 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
View full details →Recall 19V172000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK
| 758 vehicles affected
Defect: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2018 Jayco Talon and Seismic fifth wheel trailers. Incorrect hardware may have been used to secure the fuel tank that is used for refilling vehicles.
Consequence: The incorrect hardware may fail to properly secure the fuel tank, possibly resulting in the fuel tank detaching from trailer, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Jayco has notified owners, and dealers will install the correct fuel tank mounting hardware, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 29, 2019. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is...
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 SEISMIC
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL SEISMIC. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
BRAKES FAIL DUE TO FAULTY CONNECTORS GAS SPILLAGE DUE TO INCORRECT FUEL TANK FLOW FIRST GOING 65 MPH HAD TO BRAKE AND I ALMOST HIT THE CAR IN FRONT BECAUSE THE TRAILER BRAKES QUIT INTERMITTENTLY ON THE GAS ISSUE WHEN GETTING GAS AT THE GAS STATION THE PORT WHERE YOU PUT THE GAS NOZZLE DOES NOT SUPPORT THE AMOUNT OF GAS AND SPILLS BACK CREATING A FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZZARD
BRAKES FAIL DUE TO FAULTY CONNECTORS GAS SPILLAGE DUE TO INCORRECT FUEL TANK FLOW FIRST GOING 65 MPH HAD TO BRAKE AND I ALMOST HIT THE CAR IN FRONT BECAUSE THE TRAILER BRAKES QUIT INTERMITTENTLY ON THE GAS ISSUE WHEN GETTING GAS AT THE GAS STATION THE PORT WHERE YOU PUT THE GAS NOZZLE DOES NOT SUPPORT THE AMOUNT OF GAS AND SPILLS BACK CREATING A FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZZARD
Safety Rating for the 2018 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL SEISMIC
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL SEISMIC in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL SEISMIC
Jayco, Inc. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2018 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL SEISMIC. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
19-021 SRP — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Fuel tank fill system slow filling or non filling.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL SEISMIC
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL SEISMIC
- 2015 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL SEISMIC — 2 complaints
- 2016 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL SEISMIC — 1 complaint
- 2017 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL SEISMIC — 4 complaints
- 2018 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL SEISMIC (current)
- 2019 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL SEISMIC — 0 complaints
- 2020 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL SEISMIC — 0 complaints
- 2021 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL SEISMIC — 0 complaints
- 2022 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL SEISMIC — 0 complaints
- 2023 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL SEISMIC — 1 complaint
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 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