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SevereNHTSA·16V713000·Announced 2016-10-06

Jayco Recalls 2017 Seismic Travel Trailers Due to Fire Risk

Jayco is recalling 137 model year 2017 Seismic travel trailers because an incorrect fuse may fail to protect the circuit, increasing the risk of an electrical fire.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (electrical system) that increases the risk of a fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Jayco, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2017 Seismic travel trailers manufactured between November 19, 2015, and August 19, 2016. The recall affects 137 vehicles that may be equipped with an underrated resettable fuse for the awning with LED lights.

The incorrect fuse may not properly protect the circuit, allowing an electrical short to occur and increasing the risk of a fire. This defect is classified under the electrical system, specifically wiring, fuses, and circuit breakers.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL SEISMIC
Brand
JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL
Manufacturer
Jayco, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Travel Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
137

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • SEISMIC

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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