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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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What owners actually said
1 reports
30,000 miles · Aug 11, 2017
Suspension
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 (NA) JAYCO SEISMIC WAVE 32 FT. TRAVEL TRAILER. WHILE THE TRAILER WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SHACKLES IN THE CENTER OF THE TRAILER HAD FAILED, BENDING THE LEAF SPRINGS. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH VALLEY RV SUPERCENTER (619 WASHINGTON AVE N, KENT, WA 98032) WHO STATED THAT THE TRAILER WAS OUT …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 (NA) JAYCO SEISMIC WAVE 32 FT. TRAVEL TRAILER. WHILE THE TRAILER WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SHACKLES IN THE CENTER OF THE TRAILER HAD FAILED, BENDING THE LEAF SPRINGS. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH VALLEY RV SUPERCENTER (619 WASHINGTON AVE N, KENT, WA 98032) WHO STATED THAT THE TRAILER WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. THE TRAILER WAS NOT REPAIRED, BUT WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING REPAIRED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
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.
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Service Brakes
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.
Consequence: 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.
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.
Electrical System
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.
Consequence: 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.
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.
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