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HighNHTSA·17V066000·Announced 2017-02-02

Jayco Recalls 2017 Seismic Fifth-Wheel Trailers Due to Brake Wiring Defect

Jayco is recalling 2017 Seismic and Seismic Wave fifth-wheel trailers because improper wiring may prevent the breakaway switch from functioning, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (brake wiring) that increases the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any deaths or serious injuries, placing it in the High severity category per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Jayco, Inc. is recalling certain 2017 Seismic and Seismic Wave fifth-wheel recreational trailers equipped with hydraulic brakes. The recall involves 93 units where the breakaway switch may not be properly wired.

If the breakaway 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. This condition increases the risk of a crash.

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

The recalled product

Product
JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL SEISMIC WAVE, SEISMIC
Brand
JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL
Manufacturer
Jayco, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
93

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 (2)

  • SEISMIC WAVE
  • SEISMIC

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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