The defect
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 remedy
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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Jayco Fifth Wheel Seismic | 2017 |
| Jayco Fifth Wheel Seismic Wave | 2017 |
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | SERVICE BRAKES
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jayco Fifth Wheel Seismic | 2017 | 3 | 4 |
| Jayco Fifth Wheel Seismic Wave | 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Other service brakes recalls in 2017
5 of the 810 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2017 concerned the service brakes; Jayco, Inc. filed 204 campaigns in all.
| 17V701000 7 Nov 2017 | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| 17V572000 18 Sept 2017 | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| 17V284000 27 Apr 2017 | Thor Motor Coach |
| 17V050000 23 Jan 2017 | Autocar, LLC |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2017