2018 Jayco Fifth Wheel Seismic Problems: 1 Complaint, 4 Recalls

The worst 2018 Jayco Fifth Wheel Seismic problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Brakes
1
Fuel system
1

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Brakes
1
Fuel system
1

Recalls 4

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systemsReported September 2, 2021 · 29,825 vehicles affected

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

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tankReported March 6, 2019 · 758 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
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.

Recall number 19V172000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulicReported March 5, 2019 · 73 vehicles affected

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

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems: tank assemblyReported June 1, 2018 · 612 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
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.

Recall number 18V364000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 2018 Jayco Fifth Wheel Seismic 4

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

May 17, 2022 Service bulletinJayco and entegra coach storage tips
Jan 29, 2021 Service bulletinFuel tank fill system slow filling or non filling.
Mar 13, 2020 Service bulletinInformational bulletin for repair that requires the removal of pullout cabinet extension drawers.
Aug 20, 2019 Service bulletinBaggage doors may leaking due to incorrect O-ring installed in handle

What 2018 Jayco Fifth Wheel Seismic owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jul 26, 2019 · Brakes, Fuel system · 3,500 miles · VA

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

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Questions about the 2018 Jayco Fifth Wheel Seismic

Is the 2018 Jayco Fifth Wheel Seismic reliable?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2018 Jayco Fifth Wheel Seismic, close to a typical Seismic model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2018 Jayco Fifth Wheel Seismic?

Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is fuel system (1).

How many recalls does the 2018 Jayco Fifth Wheel Seismic have?

4 recalls, covering equipment, fuel system, gasoline and service brakes, hydraulic.

Was there a recall on the 2018 Jayco Fifth Wheel Seismic brakes?

Yes, 1 recall: 19V169000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

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2018 Jayco Fifth Wheel Seismic problems