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SevereNHTSA·19V169000·Announced 2019-03-05

Jayco Recalls 2017-2019 Seismic Fifth Wheel Trailers for Brake Line Defect

Jayco is recalling 2017-2019 Seismic fifth wheel trailers with optional hydraulic brakes because brake lines may be pinched or cut, increasing crash risk.

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 in the braking system that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Jayco, Inc. is recalling certain 2017-2019 Seismic fifth wheel trailers equipped with optional hydraulic brakes. The recall involves 73 vehicles. The defect is that the brake lines may have been incorrectly routed between the frame and axle, which can result in the lines being pinched or cut.

Damaged brake lines may reduce the trailer's braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake lines, correcting and replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901426. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL, JAYCO SEISMIC, redundant SEISMIC
Brand
JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL
Manufacturer
Jayco, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Fifth Wheel Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
73

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
  • redundant SEISMIC

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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