The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19V172000·Announced 2019-03-06

Jayco Recalls 2018 Fifth Wheel Trailers Due to Fuel Tank Hardware Issue

Jayco is recalling 2018 Talon and Seismic fifth wheel trailers because incorrect hardware may fail to secure the auxiliary fuel tank, increasing the risk of a fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (fuel tank mounting) that poses a significant risk of fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Jayco, Inc. is recalling certain 2018 Jayco Talon and Seismic fifth wheel trailers. The recall involves 758 units where incorrect hardware may have been used to secure the auxiliary fuel tank used for refilling vehicles.

The incorrect hardware may fail to properly secure the fuel tank, which could result in the tank detaching from the trailer. This detachment increases the risk of a fire.

Jayco has notified owners, and dealers will install the correct fuel tank mounting hardware free of charge. The recall began on March 29, 2019. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL TALON, SEISMIC
Brand
JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL
Manufacturer
Jayco, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
758

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)

  • TALON
  • SEISMIC

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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