Jayco Fifth Wheel recall: Service brakes
What is wrong
Jayco, Inc. is recalling certain 2017 Seismic and Seismic Wave fifth-wheel recreational trailers equipped with hydraulic brakes. In the affected vehicles, the break away switch may not be properly wired.
What could happen
If the break away switch does not function correctly due to improper wiring and the trailer disconnects from the tow vehicle during transit, the fifth wheel brakes will not automatically apply, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will correct the wiring, free of charge. The recall began on March 13, 2017. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901344.
Vehicles covered
- Jayco Fifth Wheel Seismic 2017
- Jayco Fifth Wheel Seismic Wave 2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V066000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Jayco, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 2, 2017
- Owners notified
- Mar 13, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 93
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 3, 2017 to Jan 30, 2017
- Part
- Service brakes; Electrical system
- Maker's own recall number
- 9901344
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Jayco Fifth Wheel recall: Equipment Jul 2, 2026
- Jayco Fifth Wheel recall: Equipment Sep 4, 2025
- Jayco Fifth Wheel recall: Fuel system, gasoline Oct 13, 2022
- Jayco Fifth Wheel / Jayco Travel Trailer recall: Structure Aug 4, 2022
- Jayco / Jayco Fifth Wheel recall: Equipment May 5, 2022
- Jayco / Jayco Fifth Wheel / Jayco Travel Trailer recall: Equipment Sep 2, 2021
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.