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 worst 2017 Jayco Fifth Wheel Seismic problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Suspension1
Problems by type
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- Suspension1
Recalls 4
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 21V685000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 19V169000 · Recall details
Service brakes
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 17V066000 · Recall details
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 16V713000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2017 Jayco Fifth Wheel Seismic 3
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 2017 Jayco Fifth Wheel Seismic owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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 the hanger bracket. I checked all other nuts and bolts and all were tight. During the repair process the nut was removed from the opposite side and found that the hole in that hanger bracket is also deforming but, currently to a lesser degree than the one that failed.
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 the recreational vehicle to be exposed and filled with formaldehyde. The failure was not repaired. The contact placed the vehicle in storage. The contact stated that she developed allergy symptoms ever since the vehicle was purchased. Medical attention was received and the doctor found formaldehyde in the contact's lungs and nasal cavities. The contact was receiving treatment for poisoning. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown.
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Questions about the 2017 Jayco Fifth Wheel Seismic
Is the 2017 Jayco Fifth Wheel Seismic reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2017 Jayco Fifth Wheel Seismic, 3.0 times a typical Seismic model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2017 Jayco Fifth Wheel Seismic?
Suspension, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2017 Jayco Fifth Wheel Seismic have?
4 recalls, covering equipment, service brakes, hydraulic and service brakes.
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