2014 Jayco Seismic problems & recalls

Problem: Jayco, inc. (jayco) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 seismic pinnacle and eagle premier recreational trailers manufactured april 3, 2013, to february 27, 2015. in the affected vehicles, a rivet for the quad entry steps may shear and fail, causing the steps to give when being used.

Risk: If the rivet shears under occupant load, the occupant may fall, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Fix: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective rivets with bolts, free of charge. the recall began on june 4, 2015. owners may contact jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267.

Problem: Jayco, inc. (jayco) is recalling various 2002-2016 recreational vehicles equipped with kidde plastic-handle or push button 'pindicator' fire extinguishers. a list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17v746-9524.pdf. these extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. for a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/201

Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Fix: Jayco will notify owners, instructing them to contact kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. the recall began on january 15, 2018. owners may contact jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267, or kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "product safety recall" for more information.

Problem: Jayco, inc. (jayco) is recalling certain 2013-2015 fifth wheel seismic and 2015 pinnacle trailers. the trailers were built with 6,000lb capacity axles instead of 7,000lb axles as intended.

Risk: The underrated axles may result in the trailer being overloaded, possibly causing the operator to lose control of vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the axles and leaf springs, free of charge. the recall began march 11, 2020. owners may contact jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. jayco's number for this recall is 9901506.