Electrical System

NHTSA recall 17V066000 · announced February 2, 2017 · filed by Jayco, Inc. · 93 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

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.

What to do

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2017 Jayco Fifth Wheel Seismic
• 2017 Jayco Fifth Wheel Seismic Wave

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.