- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- The incorrect fuse may not properly protect the circuit, allowing an electrical short to occur and increasing the risk of a fire.
- The 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.
Vehicle safety record
2016 Jayco Seismic Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2016 Jayco Seismic have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in October 2016 for the fuses and circuit breakers.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Seismic year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2016 Jayco Seismic recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2016 Jayco Seismic yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Jayco Seismic: every year compared
All Seismic years2016 Jayco Seismic vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Jayco Seismic | 0 | 1 | A | |
| 2016 Jayco Precept | 5 | 4 | B | Compare |
| 2016 Jayco Alante Class A 31L | 2 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 2016 Jayco Greyhawk | 1 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Jayco Redhawk | 1 | 5 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2016 Jayco Seismic
Does the 2016 Jayco Seismic have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2016 Jayco Seismic: fuses and circuit breakers (October 2016). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2016 Jayco Seismic had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2016 Jayco Seismic a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 89 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Jayco Seismic year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Jayco Seismic years have the most complaints?
2013 (2), 2014 (1). See every Jayco Seismic year compared.
What should I do if my 2016 Jayco Seismic has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data