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2015 Jayco Fifth Wheel SeismicProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2015 Jayco Fifth Wheel Seismic, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-746 the manufacturer reports only 10% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Lowest repair rate 10%Owner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage8kSuspension, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 10, 2020. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2015 Jayco Fifth Wheel Seismic has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Suspension10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

2015 Jayco Fifth Wheel Seismic recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

36%repaired · 2021 Q4

Axle: non-powered axle assembly

Recall 20V-091 · Feb 17, 2020 · 146 vehicles · 52 repaired

Risk. 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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

10%repaired · 2019 Q4

Equipment

Recall 17V-746 · Nov 21, 2017 · 49,563 vehicles · 5,068 repaired

Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

17%repaired · 2016 Q3

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 15V-266 · May 7, 2015 · 2,747 vehicles · 455 repaired

Risk. If the rivet shears under occupant load, the occupant may fall, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Other: labels

Recall 14V-515 · Aug 26, 2014 · 29 vehicles

Risk. If the user overloads the trailer by following the incorrect information on CCC label, it could affect drivability and cause premature tire wear or tire…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Jayco Fifth Wheel.

Best & worst years

2015 vs. every other Seismic year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Seismic median. How we score

'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Seismic owners report

Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE REAR SPRING HANGER BRACKETS BROKE, WHICH LETS THE AXELS WOBBLE AND CAN CAUSE THE CAMPER TO LOOSE CONTROL. WE NOTICED THIS AT CAMPGROUNDS AND HAD TO HAVE THEM REPLACED WITH NEW THICKER BRACKETS. DRIVER'S SIDE WAS IN JULY PASSENGER SIDE WAS IN SEPTEMBER. ORIGINAL BRACKETS ARE 3/16" THICK METAL,…
Complaint 11363683 · Oct 10, 2020 · 8,000 miles

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