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Jayco Seismic Manual

The Jayco Seismic is a toy hauler built by Jayco. Federal safety records on it cover model years 2013 to 2023. This page shows how its systems work, every recall on file for it, and where to find the official owner's manual.

Built byJayco
KindToy hauler
Model years on record2013 to 2023
Recalls on file15

The official owner's manual

Jayco keeps owner's manuals online, free to read. Pick the model year of your rig. It is on the sticker by the entry door.

Jayco owner's manuals

Component manuals

How its systems work

Our free manuals for every system on a toy hauler. The ones its recalls touched come first.

3 recalls touch thisPropane, furnace and fridgeOpening the tanks, lighting the stove, running the furnace and fridge, and what to do if you smell gas.2 recalls touch thisShore power and batteries30 amp and 50 amp shore power, the 12 volt battery side and the inverter. What runs on what, and how not to trip a breaker.1 recall touches thisTrailer brakes and breakawayElectric brakes, the brake controller in your truck, how to set the gain and how to test the breakaway switch.Free manualFresh water and the water heaterCity water, the fresh tank, the pump and the water heater. How to fill it, turn it on and keep it clean.Free manualThe water heaterGas, electric or both. How to fill it, light it, drain it and care for the anode rod, plus what to do when there is no hot water.Free manualBlack and gray tanksThe order, the hose, the valves and what to put down the toilet. Dumping your tanks the right way, step by step.Free manualThe toiletHow to flush, what paper to use and how to keep the black tank from clogging or smelling.Free manualSolar and lithium batteriesHow solar charges your batteries, what lithium changes, and how to tell how much power you really have left.Free manualPropane, smoke and CO alarmsWhere each alarm is, what each one means, how to test them and why the propane alarm sometimes beeps on a low battery.Free manualThe refrigeratorGas and electric absorption fridges, 12 volt compressor fridges, how long they take to cool and how to keep food cold on the road.Free manualThe furnaceA propane furnace with a 12 volt fan. How it starts, why it drains the battery and what to check when it blows cold air.Free manualThe roof air conditionerHow much power it needs, why it freezes up, how to clean the filters and what to try before you call for help.Free manualRoof and sealsWater is the biggest enemy of an RV. How to check the roof and seams, which sealant to use and the signs of a leak.Free manualSlide outsWhen to open them, when not to, and what to check first. Slide outs are the most common repair on a rental, and most of it is avoidable.Free manualAwningsPower and manual awnings, how to set them, and why wind is the thing that breaks them.Free manualLeveling and jacksBlocks, tongue jacks, stabilizers and auto leveling. How to get level, why it matters and why stabilizers are not for lifting.Free manualWinterizing and spring start upDrain it, bypass the water heater and fill the lines with RV antifreeze. Then how to undo it all in spring.Free manualHitching a trailerCoupler, safety chains, breakaway cable and lights. A simple routine to hitch up the same way every time.Free manualTires, wheels and bearingsTire age, pressure and load, lug nut torque and when to service trailer wheel bearings. The parts that cause the most trouble on the road.Free manualWeight and payloadWhat GVWR, cargo capacity and tongue weight mean, how to weigh your rig, and why sway almost always starts with weight.

Recalls on file

NHTSA has 15 recalls on file for the Jayco Seismic. The most common areas are fuel system (2), filler pipe and cap (1) and structure (1). Each one is listed below as filed. A recall is fixed free at a dealer, even on a used rig, and even years later.

Fuel system and Filler pipe and cap · model year 2023 · 22V769000, filed October 13, 2022

What is wrong. Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2023 Seismic and Seismic Luxury trailers. Fuel cap does not fit properly on the filler fuel neck for the cargo fuel tank.

What can happen. An improperly fitted fuel cap may leak fuel or vapors, increasing the risk of a fire.

The fix. Dealers will inspect and replace filler fuel neck as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2022. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number to this recall is 9901581.

Campaign 22V769000. See it on NHTSA

Structure · model years 2022 to 2023 · 22V571000, filed August 4, 2022

What is wrong. Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Eagle, Eagle HT, Jayflight, Jayflight SLX, North point, Pinnacle, and Seismic travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.

What can happen. An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.

The fix. Dealers will inspect and repair, or if necessary, replace awning fabric, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 31, 2022. Owners may contact Jayco's customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901578.

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Lines and fittings · model years 2021 to 2022 · 22V301000, filed May 5, 2022

What is wrong. Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Northpoint, Pinnacle, and Seismic fifth wheel travel trailers. The quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leak.

What can happen. A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

The fix. Dealers will replace the quick disconnect fittings, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 23, 2022. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901577.

Campaign 22V301000. See it on NHTSA

How this part works is in our propane, furnace and fridge manual.

LPG systems · model years 2017 to 2021 · 21V685000, filed September 2, 2021

What is wrong. Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Jayco Eagle, Talon, 2020 Eagle HT, 2021 Jay Feather, Jay Flight Bungalow, Jay Flight Octane, North Point, Octane Super Lite, Pinnacle, White Hawk, 2021-2022 Jay Flights SLX, Jay Flight, and 2017-2021 Seismic recreational vehicles, equipped with Winntec model 6020 two-stage propane regulators. The regulator may fail, causing an increase in propane pressure.

What can happen. Increased propane pressure can enlarge the flames in gas appliances, increasing the risk of a fire.

The fix. Dealers will replace the regulator, and test the propane system for leaks, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2021. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267.

Campaign 21V685000. See it on NHTSA

How this part works is in our propane, furnace and fridge manual.

Glass, side/rear · model year 2020 · 20V336000, filed June 9, 2020

What is wrong. Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2020 Towable Eagle, Eagle HT, JayFlight, NorthPoint, Octane, Pinnacle, Seismic, and Talon recreational vehicles. The adhesive bond between the glass and the metal hinge frame of the frameless crank out vent and egress windows may fail which would then allow the glass to detach and fall out.

What can happen. If the window glass detaches while the vehicle is moving it could become a projectile, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

The fix. Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the frameless windows for proper adhesive bond strength, replacing the windows as necessary, free of charge. This recall began June 15, 2020. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901508.

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Non-powered axle assembly · model years 2013 to 2015 · 20V091000, filed February 17, 2020

What is wrong. Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Fifth Wheel Seismic and 2015 Pinnacle trailers. The trailers were built with 6,000lb capacity axles instead of 7,000lb axles as intended.

What can happen. The underrated axles may result in the trailer being overloaded, possibly causing the operator to lose control of vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix. Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the axles and leaf springs, free of charge. The recall began March 11, 2020. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901506.

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Fuel system and Auxillary tank · model year 2018 · 19V172000, filed March 6, 2019

What is wrong. Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2018 Jayco Talon and Seismic fifth wheel trailers. Incorrect hardware may have been used to secure the fuel tank that is used for refilling vehicles.

What can happen. The incorrect hardware may fail to properly secure the fuel tank, possibly resulting in the fuel tank detaching from trailer, increasing the risk of a fire.

The fix. Jayco has notified owners, and dealers will install the correct fuel tank mounting hardware, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 29, 2019. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901430.

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Service brakes and Hydraulic · model years 2017 to 2019 · 19V169000, filed March 5, 2019

What is wrong. Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Seismic fifth wheel trailers equipped with optional hydraulic brakes. The brake lines may have been incorrectly routed between the frame and axle, possibly resulting in the brake lines being pinched or cut.

What can happen. Damaged brake lines may reduce the trailer's braking ability, increasing the risk of crash.

The fix. Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake lines, correcting and replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901426.

Campaign 19V169000. See it on NHTSA

How this part works is in our trailer brakes and breakaway manual.

Tank assembly · model years 2018 to 2019 · 18V364000, filed June 1, 2018

What is wrong. Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Eagle, Eagle HT, NorthPoint, Pinnacle, Talon and Seismic fifth-wheel recreational trailers. The strap that secures the liquid propane (LP) gas bottle may separate from its buckle and no longer secure the propane tank.

What can happen. An unsecured propane tank could detach from the trailer and increase the risk of a crash or leak propane and increase the risk of a fire.

The fix. Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the propane tank securing strap with a new strap that has the correct crimping, free of charge. The recall began on July 27, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901385.

Campaign 18V364000. See it on NHTSA

How this part works is in our propane, furnace and fridge manual.

General RV equipment · model years 2013 to 2015 · 17V746000, filed November 21, 2017

What is wrong. 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 valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

What can happen. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

The 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.

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Electrical system · model year 2017 · 17V066000, filed February 2, 2017

What is wrong. 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.

What can happen. 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.

The fix. 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.

Campaign 17V066000. See it on NHTSA

How this part works is in our shore power and batteries manual.

Fuses and circuit breakers · model years 2016 to 2017 · 16V713000, filed October 6, 2016

What is wrong. 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.

What can happen. 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.

Campaign 16V713000. See it on NHTSA

How this part works is in our shore power and batteries manual.

General RV equipment · model years 2013 to 2015 · 15V266000, filed May 7, 2015

What is wrong. Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Seismic Pinnacle and Eagle Premier recreational trailers manufactured April 3, 2013, to February 27, 2015. In the affected vehicles, a rivet for the quad entry steps may shear and fail, causing the steps to give when being used.

What can happen. If the rivet shears under occupant load, the occupant may fall, increasing the risk of personal injury.

The fix. Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective rivets with bolts, free of charge. The recall began on June 4, 2015. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267.

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Labels · model year 2015 · 14V515000, filed August 26, 2014

What is wrong. Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain model year 2015 Seismic 19A, 19E, and 19F fifth wheel trailers manufactured June 2, 2014, to July 24, 2014. The affected vehicles may have incorrect cargo carrying capacity (CCC) information printed on the CCC Label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims and Motor Home/Recreation Vehicle Trailer Load Carrying Capacity Information For Motor Vehicles With a GVWR of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) or less."

What can happen. If the user overloads the trailer by following the incorrect information on CCC label, it could affect drivability and cause premature tire wear or tire failure, increasing the risk of of a crash.

The fix. Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing CCC Label with a corrected CCC Label, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901219.

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General RV equipment · model year 2013 · 13V168000, filed April 30, 2013

What is wrong. Jayco is recalling certain model year 2013-14 Eagle Premiere, Jay Feather Ultra Lite, Jay Flight, Jay Flight Swift, Octane, and White Hawk; model year 2013 Eagle, Eagle HT, Jay Flight Bungalow, Jay Flight Destination, Pinnacle, Redhawk and Seismic; and model year 2014 Precept recreational vehicles. In these vehicles, if the awning installation sequence is not completely followed, the awning motor may unknowingly become damaged.

What can happen. If motor damage occurs, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the motorhome is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

The fix. Jayco will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace the awning motor free of charge. The recall began on May 23, 2013. Owners may contact Jacyo at 1-800-283-8267 for more information.

Campaign 13V168000. See it on NHTSA

Check your own rig. Put your VIN into the NHTSA recall lookup. It shows any open recall on that exact rig, including the chassis.

Questions owners ask

Where can I find the Jayco Seismic owner's manual?

Jayco keeps its owner's manuals online. Look up your model year there. Our free manuals on this page explain how each system works.

Does the Jayco Seismic have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 15 recalls for it. The most common area is fuel system. Check your own VIN on the NHTSA site to see if yours was fixed.

Is a recall repair free on a used RV?

Yes. A safety recall is fixed free by the maker's dealers no matter who owns the rig now or how old it is. Call the maker or any dealer for that brand with your VIN.

Where is the VIN on an RV?

Look for a sticker by the entry door, inside a cabinet near the door, or on the tongue or front frame of a trailer. The title and registration show it too.

Renting one from us? Call or text 909-259-RVDR before you try a fix. We would rather talk you through it than have you guess, and it is free.
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