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2018 Jayco Fifth Wheel Seismic

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  • Fuel/propulsion System. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Service Brakes. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

0 crash reports0 fire reports0 injury reports

What owners actually said

1 reports
3,500 miles · Jul 26, 2019
Fuel/propulsion SystemService Brakes

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 SUPPORT THE AMOUNT OF GAS A…

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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 SUPPORT THE AMOUNT OF GAS AND SPILLS BACK CREATING A FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZZARD

NHTSA ODI #11234992

Official recalls

4

21V685000 · Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer:lpg Systems

Sep 2, 2021

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: Increased propane pressure can enlarge the flames in gas appliances, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy: 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.

19V172000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:auxillary Tank

Mar 6, 2019

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: 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.

19V169000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

Mar 5, 2019

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: Damaged brake lines may reduce the trailer's braking ability, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy: 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.

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Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

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.

Consequence: Damaged brake lines may reduce the trailer's braking ability, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy: 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, Hydraulic

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.

Consequence: Damaged brake lines may reduce the trailer's braking ability, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy: 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.

18V364000 · Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer:lpg Systems:tank Assembly

Jun 1, 2018

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: 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.

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NHTSA investigations

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