The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·20V091000·Announced 2020-02-17

Jayco Recalls Fifth Wheel Trailers Due to Underrated Axles

Jayco is recalling 2013-2015 Fifth Wheel Seismic and 2015 Pinnacle trailers because they were built with 6,000lb axles instead of the intended 7,000lb axles.

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 (axle capacity) that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Jayco, Inc. is recalling certain 2013-2015 Fifth Wheel Seismic and 2015 Pinnacle trailers. The affected trailers were built with 6,000lb capacity axles instead of the intended 7,000lb axles.

The underrated axles may result in the trailer being overloaded, which could cause the operator to lose control of the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.

Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the axles and leaf springs free of charge. The recall began on March 11, 2020. 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, JAYCO SEISMIC, PINNACLE
Brand
JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL
Manufacturer
Jayco, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
146

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
  • PINNACLE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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