Jayco, Inc. is recalling certain 2013-2015 Fifth Wheel Seismic and 2015 Pinnacle trailers

Feb 17, 2020 — Recall Campaign #20V091000

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

The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 146 units affected.

See recall notice

NHTSA Safety Recall Notice

20V091000

Manufacturer:	Jayco, Inc.
Recall date:	February 17, 2020
NHTSA Campaign #:	20V091000
Units affected:	146

Description:: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Fifth Wheel Seismic and 2015 Pinnacle trailers. The trailers were built with 6,000lb capacity axles instead of 7,000lb axles as intended.
Consequeces:: The underrated axles may result in the trailer being overloaded, possibly causing the operator to lose control of vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective action:: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the axles and leaf springs, free of charge. The recall began March 11, 2020. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901506.
Notes:: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affects the following:

2014 JAYCO SEISMIC Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JAYCO SEISMIC RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT ALL FOUR TIRES WERE WORN AND DAMAGED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE NEW TIRES AND RIMS WERE RECENTLY INSTALLED ON TO THE TRAILER. THE RV WAS TAKEN TO GRISHAM INDUSTRIES INC LOCATED AT 13629 110TH AVE. DAVENPORT IA 52804, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES WERE DUE TO A DAMAGED AND CRACKED CENTRAL BEAM SUSPENSION. THE RV WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED AFTER THE AXLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V091000 (SUSPENSION) THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 500.;
2015 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL PINNACLE Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FORD F-350 WHICH WAS USED TO HAUL A 2015 JAYCO PINNACLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V091000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. BISH'S RV OF CHEYENNE (6102 US HIGHWAY 30, CHEYENNE, WY 82001, (307) 634-8457) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE REMEDY PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.;
2015 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL SEISMIC Complaints
THE REAR SPRING HANGER BRACKETS BROKE, WHICH LETS THE AXELS WOBBLE AND CAN CAUSE THE CAMPER TO LOOSE CONTROL. WE NOTICED THIS AT CAMPGROUNDS AND HAD TO HAVE THEM REPLACED WITH NEW THICKER BRACKETS. DRIVER'S SIDE WAS IN JULY PASSENGER SIDE WAS IN SEPTEMBER. ORIGINAL BRACKETS ARE 3/16" THICK METAL, REPLACEMENT BRACKETS ARE 1/4" THICK METAL. THE FAILURE IS BENDING FATIGUE AS SOME OF THE BEACH MARKS ARE OXIDIZED AND SOME ARE NOT.;