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2014 Jayco SeismicProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2014 Jayco Seismic, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 3 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 recalls3Lowest repair rate 10%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage1kSuspension, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 6, 2020. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2014 Jayco Seismic has problems

1 complaint 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.

3 recalls

2014 Jayco 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 →

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.

Best & worst years

2014 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

'13'14
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Seismic owners report

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

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…
Complaint 11337659 · Jul 6, 2020 · 500 miles

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