Vehicle recall 17V066000 · February 2, 2017
Jayco Fifth Wheel Seismic and Seismic Wave
In the affected vehicles, the break away switch may not be properly wired.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Jayco, Inc. is recalling certain 2017 Seismic and Seismic Wave fifth-wheel recreational trailers equipped with hydraulic brakes. In the affected vehicles, the break away switch may not be properly wired.
- Consequence
- If the break away 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, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901344.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V066000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 2, 2017
- Filed by
- Jayco, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 9901344
- Owner notification
- March 13, 2017
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 93
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes; Electrical system
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Jayco Fifth Wheel Seismic (2017): 2017
- Jayco Fifth Wheel Seismic Wave (2017): 2017
Has your Jayco Fifth Wheel been repaired?
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