Electrical systemRecall 17V-066 · Jayco Fifth Wheel vehicles
Jayco, Inc. recall 17V-066 covers 93 Jayco Fifth Wheel vehicles for a electrical system problem, reported to NHTSA on February 2, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q1) shows 89% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V066000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The 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 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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
89%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 3, 2017 to January 30, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.