2014 JAYCO SEISMIC — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2014 JAYCO SEISMIC
The 2014 JAYCO SEISMIC 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 SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY, EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER. The most commonly reported problem area is the Suspension (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2014 JAYCO SEISMIC
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2014 JAYCO SEISMIC, potentially affecting up to 52,456 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 →Owner Complaints for the 2014 JAYCO SEISMIC
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 JAYCO SEISMIC. 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 2014 JAYCO SEISMIC RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT ALL FOUR TIRES WERE WORN AND DAMAGED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE NEW TIRES AND RIMS WERE RECENTLY INSTALLED ON TO THE TRAILER. THE RV WAS TAKEN TO GRISHAM INDUSTRIES INC LOCATED AT 13629 110TH AVE. DAVENPORT IA 52804, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES WERE DUE TO A DAMAGED AND CRACKED CENTRAL BEAM SUSPENSION. THE RV WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED AFTER THE AXLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V091000 (SUSPENSION) THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 500.
Safety Rating for the 2014 JAYCO SEISMIC
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2014 JAYCO SEISMIC in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2014 JAYCO SEISMIC
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2014 JAYCO SEISMIC
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the JAYCO SEISMIC
- 2013 JAYCO SEISMIC — 2 complaints
- 2014 JAYCO SEISMIC (current)
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