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2017 Jayco Fifth Wheel SeismicProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2017 Jayco Fifth Wheel Seismic, most often about the equipment. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-169 the manufacturer reports only 34% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Lowest repair rate 34%Owner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Equipment

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 2, 2021. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2017 Jayco Fifth Wheel Seismic has problems

3 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
Equipment10
Suspension10

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

4 recalls

2017 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.

35%repaired · 2023 Q3

Recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems

Recall 21V-685 · Sep 2, 2021 · 29,825 vehicles · 10,424 repaired

Risk. Increased propane pressure can enlarge the flames in gas appliances, increasing the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

34%repaired · 2021 Q1

Service brakes, hydraulic

Recall 19V-169 · Mar 5, 2019 · 73 vehicles · 25 repaired

Risk. Damaged brake lines may reduce the trailer's braking ability, increasing the risk of crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

89%repaired · 2019 Q1

Electrical system

Recall 17V-066 · Feb 2, 2017 · 93 vehicles · 83 repaired

Risk. 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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

50%repaired · 2019 Q1

Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

Recall 16V-713 · Oct 6, 2016 · 137 vehicles · 69 repaired

Risk. The incorrect fuse may not properly protect the circuit, allowing an electrical short to occur and increasing the risk of a fire.

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

2017 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 equipment complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 JAYCO SEISMIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE EMITTED A STRONG TOXIC ODOR AROUND THE KITCHEN DRAIN AND CABINET AREAS. THE MANUFACTURER INSPECTED THE CAMPER AND FOUND THAT THE CAMPER'S DRAINING SYSTEM WAS NOT VENTING THROUGH THE ROOF. THE FAILURE CAUSED…
Complaint 11102397 · Jun 18, 2018

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