2014 Jayco Pinnacle problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (1)
Safety recalls (2)
Equipment 2017-11-21 · campaign 17V746000 · 49,563 vehicles
Defect: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling various 2002-2016 recreational vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V746-9524.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the v
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Jayco will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer 2014-04-16 · campaign 14V196000 · 192 vehicles
Defect: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Seneca, Pinnacle, and Eagle Premier, and 2014 Precept motorhomes and fifth wheels manufactured January 14, 2013, through August 26, 2013, and equipped with Electrolux/Frigidaire KG series microwaves, models CFMV152CLB and CFMV154CLS, manufactured January 27, 2013, through April 10, 2013, in the serial number range KG30607951 through KG31600670. In the affected vehicles, the microwave may start on its own and begin heating when unatt
Risk: If the microwave starts on its own and there are contents inside, a fire could result.
Fix: Jayco will notify owners, and authorized Electrolux service technicians will replace the membrane/keypad component, free of charge. The recall will begin on May 7, 2014. Owners may contact Jayco Customer Service by calling 1-800-283-8267. Note: Owners are advised to leave the microwave unplugged when not in use.
Service bulletins (5)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2022-05-17 · INC 22-067 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
jayco and entegra coach storage tips. instructions for storing jayco and entegra coach diesel pushers.
Structure 2022-02-10 · 22-043 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
standard repair instructions detailing how to repair a unit with a crack in the sidewall near the slideout.
Structure 2022-01-27 · SRP - 22-043 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
(srp) standard repair procedure for crack forming at the front bottom corner of the off door side (ods) or door side (ds) front slide out on certain jayco 5th wheel travel trailers.
Equipment 2020-03-13 · INC 20-007 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
informational bulletin for repair that requires the removal of pullout cabinet extension drawers.
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer 2014-05-06 · RC-14V196 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
jayco: see document search button for owner letter. information provided regarding recall on microwave in recreational vehicle. *pe
What owners report
2017-01-15 · Wheels · 1 mi · 💥 crash · 🔥 fire“2014 jayco pinnacle 5th wheel camper had undisclosed frame damage resulting in 20 of 27 repair items related to structural integrity and safety issues. upon discovery of welded and paint patch work, no admission of damage from an accident is recorded or revealed to us.this unit is not safe for travel or human living quarters. ***note below*** dama…”
2015-08-24 · Unknown Or Other“while traveling south on i495 in massachussetts at 65 miles per hour we experienced a tire failure of the left rear tire on our 2014 jayco pinnacle. this tire is a power king towmax st235 80r16. this tire has no more than 2500 miles on it. though no injury to my wife or me, as a result of this failure and shredding of the tire the damage to our 5th…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.