2017 Jayco Fifth Wheel Seismic Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Seismic years
- Not enough data 1st of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Jayco Fifth Wheel Seismic. That is the most of any Seismic model year in the database (12 years). The most reported problem area is equipment (1 complaints, 33%). There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Jayco Fifth Wheel Seismic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 33% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Jayco Fifth Wheel Seismic recalls (4)
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 2018-2021 Jayco Eagle, Talon, 2020 Eagle HT, 2021 Jay Feather, Jay Flight Bungalow, Jay Flight Octane, North Point, Octane Super Lite, Pinnacle, White Hawk, 2021-2022 Jay Flights SLX, Jay Flight, and 2017-2021 Seismic recreational vehicles, equipped with Winntec model 6020 two-stage propane regulators. 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 November 1, 2021. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267.
Service brakes, hydraulic; service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Seismic fifth wheel trailers equipped with optional hydraulic brakes. The brake lines may have been incorrectly routed between the frame and axle, possibly resulting in the brake lines being pinched or cut.
Risk: Damaged brake lines may reduce the trailer's braking ability, increasing the risk of crash.
Fix: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake lines, correcting and replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901426.
Service brakes; electrical system
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.
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.
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.
Electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers
Problem: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain model year 2017 Seismic travel trailers manufactured November 19, 2015, to August 19, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with an underrated resettable fuse for the awning with LED lights.
Risk: The incorrect fuse may not properly protect the circuit, allowing an electrical short to occur and increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuse with the correct 1.85 amp hold/3.70 amp trip fuse, free of charge. The recall began on November 3, 2016. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901321.
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.
Slide-out in the living continues to malfunction. The weight on the slide-out is to great for the motors and design. The dealer and manufacture have admitted this but neither provide repair now that warranty is over. My unit was in repair longer then i had it during my warranty period.
The bolt in the front axle hanger bracket dislodged somewhere between chattanooga tn and meridian ms. I realized this as i was re-torquing lug nuts and noticed that the bolt was missing and i had excessive tread wear on the front axle tires. Further inspection showed deformation of the bolt hole in…
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…
Other Jayco Fifth Wheel Seismic years
← 2016 Seismic · 2018 Seismic →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Seismic | 0 | 2 |
| 2025 Seismic | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 Seismic | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 Seismic | 1 | 2 |
| 2022 Seismic | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 Seismic | 0 | 2 |
| 2020 Seismic | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 Seismic | 0 | 3 |
| 2018 Seismic | 1 | 4 |
| 2017 | 3 | 4 |
| 2016 Seismic | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Seismic | 2 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Jayco Fifth Wheel Seismic?
Owners most often report equipment, suspension, unknown or other problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Jayco Fifth Wheel Seismic?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 Jayco Fifth Wheel Seismic a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Seismic model years, the 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.