2017 Jayco Fifth Wheel Pinnacle Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Pinnacle years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Jayco Fifth Wheel Pinnacle. That is the most of any Pinnacle model year in the database (11 years). The most reported problem area is suspension (11 complaints, 79%), typically at around 2,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 14owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Jayco Fifth Wheel Pinnacle problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 11 | 79% | 2,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 29% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 21% | 12,650 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Jayco Fifth Wheel Pinnacle recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:lpg systems
Problem: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Jayco Designer, 2017-2021 Eagle HT, Eagle, Jay Feather, Jay Flight SLX, Jay Flight, North Point, Octane Superlite, Pinnacle, White Hawk, 2017-2020 Eagle HT, 2018-2021 Jay Flight Bungalow, 2017-2019 Octane, and 2019-2020 Eagle HTX travel trailers and fifth wheels equipped with a Winntec model 6020 two-stage propane regulator. The regulator may fail, causing an increase in propane pressure.
Risk: Increased propane pressure can enlarge the flames in gas appliances, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the regulator and test the propane system for leaks, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 3, 2021. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267.
Suspension
Problem: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2017 Pinnacle Fifth Wheel trailers. The suspension on these vehicles may allow the tires to contact the structure when under a certain load, which can cause damage to the tires.
Risk: If the tire becomes damaged, causing premature tire wear, it can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the condition of the leaf spring, rubber equalizer and bump stop clearance, and provide replacement of the leave spring or rubber equalizer if necessary. This repair will be done free of charge. Interim notices notifying owners of safety risk were mailed December 2, 2019. The recall began December 20, 2019. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901443.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Jayco 5th wheel trailers Lippert (LCI Industries) RV Frames have a significant engineering flaw resulting in excessive flex in the front section incorporating the hitch/pinbox, which results in cracked frames, stress cracking in sidewalls and seam separation at joints causing further damage from…
The contact owns a 2017 Jayco Pinnacle trailer. The contact stated that the leaf spring failed. The contact stated that the leaf springs were previously replaced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V091000 (Suspension) however, the repair did not correct the failure. The contact noticed that the rear…
Jayco has a design engineering flaw that causes excessive flex in the hitch box/front slide out area that causes damage and cracking to the sides of the trailer. This is a potential safety issue for the hitch portion and a structural integrity issue for the frame of the trailer.
There was a recall 1n october 2019 recall no. 19v-702. Jayco was supposed to fix the problems by replacing leaf spring + a rubber bump stop. They did not replace the weak leaf springs. As a result we ended up with a broken spring on along trip that led to a complete failure of the suspension…
Problem with my brakes. No brakes on three wheels. Need to check in fall 2017 and there was full grease in the hub. That's why no brakes. Need to change the springs left side, spring was dead. But now the fithweel is lower then right side.
Other Jayco Fifth Wheel Pinnacle years
← 2016 Pinnacle · 2018 Pinnacle →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Pinnacle | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 Pinnacle | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 Pinnacle | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 Pinnacle | 0 | 3 |
| 2021 Pinnacle | 0 | 4 |
| 2020 Pinnacle | 5 | 2 |
| 2019 Pinnacle | 3 | 3 |
| 2018 Pinnacle | 1 | 2 |
| 2017 | 14 | 2 |
| 2016 Pinnacle | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 Pinnacle | 2 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Jayco Fifth Wheel Pinnacle?
Owners most often report suspension, service brakes, wheels problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 11 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Jayco Fifth Wheel Pinnacle?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 Jayco Fifth Wheel Pinnacle a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Pinnacle model years, the 2017 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.