2013 JAYCO SEISMIC — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 JAYCO SEISMIC
The 2013 JAYCO 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. The most commonly reported problem area is the Suspension (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2013 JAYCO SEISMIC
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2013 JAYCO SEISMIC, potentially affecting up to 54,947 vehicles.
Recall 20V091000 — SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
| 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.
View full details →Recall 17V746000 — EQUIPMENT
| 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...
View full details →Recall 15V266000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 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.
View full details →Recall 13V168000 — EQUIPMENT
| 2,491 vehicles affected
Defect: Jayco is recalling certain model year 2013-14 Eagle Premiere, Jay Feather Ultra Lite, Jay Flight, Jay Flight Swift, Octane, and White Hawk; model year 2013 Eagle, Eagle HT, Jay Flight Bungalow, Jay Flight Destination, Pinnacle, Redhawk and Seismic; and model year 2014 Precept recreational vehicles. In these vehicles, if the awning installation sequence is not completely followed, the awning motor...
Consequence: If motor damage occurs, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the motorhome is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Jayco will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace the awning motor free of charge. The recall began on May 23, 2013. Owners may contact Jacyo at 1-800-283-8267 for more information.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2013 JAYCO SEISMIC
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 JAYCO SEISMIC. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2013 Jayco Seismic trailer hauled by a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that the hanger for the springs that hold the axle had fractured without warning. Due to the failure, the axle began to hang from underneath the vehicle. The contact suspected that the failure occurred while towing the trailer; however, he only noticed the failure after parking. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by email and the contact had yet to receive a response. The vehicle had yet to be serviced or diagnosed. The failure mileage was unknown
WE HAVE HAD THREE SEPARATE INSTANCES WHERE THE LEAF SPRING HANGER HAS COMPLETELY SHEARED OFF. AFTER HAVING DISCUSSED THIS WITH OTHER SIMILAR OWNERS, IT APPEARS TO BE A COMMON OCCURRENCE. IT IS GOING TO CAUSE A MAJOR ACCIDENT WITH LOSING AN AXLE WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT SOME POINT IF LIPPERT COMPONENTS DOES NOT ADDRESS THIS DESIGN FLAW IMMEDIATELY ON PREEXISTING UNITS. I'VE NOTICED ON NEWER MODELS THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN RESOLVED WITH A REDESIGN OF THE LEAF SPRING ATTACHMENT. WE WERE IN MOTION GOING DOWN I-95 AND WERE FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO GET SAFELY OFF THE ROAD. *DT *DT CONSUMER HAS MADE REPAIRS. TOOK IT TO A LOCAL WELDING/MACHINE SHOP WAS TOLD THERE WAS A DESIGN FLAW. CARFAX CANNOT PROCESS REQUEST.*JB
Safety Rating for the 2013 JAYCO SEISMIC
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 JAYCO SEISMIC in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 JAYCO SEISMIC
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 JAYCO SEISMIC
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the JAYCO SEISMIC
- 2013 JAYCO SEISMIC (current)
- 2014 JAYCO SEISMIC — 1 complaint
Other JAYCO Models
- JAYCO EAGLE — 67 total complaints
- JAYCO PRECEPT — 66 total complaints
- JAYCO JAYCO — 64 total complaints
- JAYCO DESIGNER — 43 total complaints
- JAYCO GREYHAWK — 30 total complaints
- JAYCO SENECA — 29 total complaints
- JAYCO ALANTE — 23 total complaints
- JAYCO JAY FLIGHT — 18 total complaints