2016 Jayco Fifth Wheel Seismic problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers 2016-10-06 · campaign 16V713000 · 137 vehicles
Defect: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain model year 2017 Seismic travel trailers manufactured November 19, 2015, to August 19, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with an underrated resettable fuse for the awning with LED lights.
Risk: The incorrect fuse may not properly protect the circuit, allowing an electrical short to occur and increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuse with the correct 1.85 amp hold/3.70 amp trip fuse, free of charge. The recall began on November 3, 2016. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901321.
Service bulletins (4)
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.
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:electrical:radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. 2016-02-01 · 16-005 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
add ground loop isolator between tv and radio to elimanate audio noise
Equipment 2016-02-01 · 16-004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
heat vent omitted in the cargo area.
What owners report
2019-02-09 · Service Brakes · 10,000 mi“the lippert 7k lb axle grease seals were leaking when i disassembled the wheel seals and bearings in order to repack the bearings. the oil seal had leaked which resulted in a coating of grease on everything inside the brake drum and brake pads. i have 10k miles pulling this trailer. the brake pads still have much pad left. the axle spindle hous…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.