2018 Jayco Fifth Wheel Seismic Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Seismic years
- Not enough data 3rd of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2018 Jayco Fifth Wheel Seismic. That ranks 3rd out of 12 Seismic model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 3,500 miles. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 100% | 3,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 100% | 3,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2018 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.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank
Problem: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2018 Jayco Talon and Seismic fifth wheel trailers. Incorrect hardware may have been used to secure the fuel tank that is used for refilling vehicles.
Risk: The incorrect hardware may fail to properly secure the fuel tank, possibly resulting in the fuel tank detaching from trailer, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Jayco has notified owners, and dealers will install the correct fuel tank mounting hardware, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 29, 2019. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901430.
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.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:lpg systems:tank assembly
Problem: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Eagle, Eagle HT, NorthPoint, Pinnacle, Talon and Seismic fifth-wheel recreational trailers. The strap that secures the liquid propane (LP) gas bottle may separate from its buckle and no longer secure the propane tank.
Risk: An unsecured propane tank could detach from the trailer and increase the risk of a crash or leak propane and increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the propane tank securing strap with a new strap that has the correct crimping, free of charge. The recall began on July 27, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901385.
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.
Brakes fail due to faulty connectors gas spillage due to incorrect fuel tank flow first going 65 mph had to brake and i almost hit the car in front because the trailer brakes quit intermittently on the gas issue when getting gas at the gas station the port where you put the gas nozzle does not…
Other Jayco Fifth Wheel Seismic years
← 2017 Seismic · 2019 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 | 1 | 4 |
| 2017 Seismic | 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 2018 Jayco Fifth Wheel Seismic?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, service brakes problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2018 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 2018 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 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.