2018 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL TALON — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL TALON
The 2018 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL TALON has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:TANK ASSEMBLY. The most commonly reported problem area is the Unknown Or Other (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2018 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL TALON
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2018 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL TALON, potentially affecting up to 31,195 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 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 TALON
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL TALON. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
RECEIVED RECALL FOR FUEL TANK BRACES DEFECT AND TOOK IT TO CAMPING WORLD OF GULF BREEZE, FL ON 4/18/19 WHERE I PURCHASED IT IN FEB 2019, AND THEY WAITED UNTIL 4/26 TO ORDER PARTS FROM JAYCO. JAYCO SHIPPED ON 5/1 AND WAS RECEIVED BY THEM ON 5/3. I HAVE CALLED SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY TELL ME ONE TIME THEY RECEIVED PARTS AND WHEN I CALL AGAIN THEY HAVE NOT RECEIVED PARTS. I AM TIRED OF GETTING THE RUNAROUND FROM THEM. I AM STILL WAITING FOR IT TO BE REPAIRED. THIS IS NOW 5/13 AND THEY STILL HAVE NOT FIXED IT. IT HAS BEEN ALMOST A MONTH SINCE I DROPPED IT OFF TO THEM. THEY WOULD NOT LET ME LEAVE WITH IT AS IT WAS A SAFETY HAZARD.
Safety Rating for the 2018 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL TALON
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL TALON in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL TALON
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL TALON
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL TALON
- 2018 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL TALON (current)
- 2019 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL TALON — 0 complaints
- 2020 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL TALON — 0 complaints
- 2021 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL TALON — 0 complaints
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 SEISMIC WAVE — 1 total complaint