9901426 – Brake Lines Incorrectly Routed – 2017-2019 Jayco Seismic Fifth Wheel Trailers

March 5, 2019

Brake Lines Incorrectly Routed

Damaged brake lines may reduce the trailer’s braking ability, increasing the risk of crash.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V169

Manufacturer Jayco, Inc.

Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Potential Number of Units Affected 73

 

Summary

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.

 

Remedy

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.

 

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.

 

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Seismic Hydraulic Brake Hose Routing

Bulletin Type:	Safety Recall	Publication Date:	April 2019
Bulletin #:	19V-169  2019-125
		Make(s):	Jayco
Job Code:	9901426
		Model(s):	Seismic  w hydraulic brakes
Flat Rate:	RC024 Inspt ALL hoses (6) Total .25 RC025 Replace a damaged hose .2 (MAX 6) RC026 When hose replacement is required:  BLEED BRAKES – 2.5 per unit
		Model Year(s):	2017-2019

 

Incident:	Inspect hydraulic brake hoses for incorrect routing and for any damage caused by incorrect routing.
Affected Units:	2017 Seismic Fifth Wheels H19G0051 H19G0086 H19G0087 H19G0098 H19G0103 H19G0108 H19G0130 H19G0137 H19G0153 H19H0070 H19K0055 H19K0071 H19K0080 H19K0086 H19K0090 H19K0092 H19L0050 H19L0063 H19L0068 H19M0056 H19M0060 H19M0064 H19M0071 H19M0076 H19M0080 H19M0081 H19N0053 H19N0056 H19N0065 H19N0066 H19N0070 H19N0082 H19N0084 H19N0088 H19N0089 H19N0095 H19N0097 H19N0124 H19N0126 H19N0130 2018 Seismic Fifth Wheels J19G0053 J19G0054 J19G0119 J19G0128 J19G0170 J19G0175 J19K0051 J19K0063 J19K0065 J19K0071 J19L0063 J19L0079 J19N0054 J19N0103 J19N0123 J19N0127 J19N0145 J19N0153 2019 Seismic Fifth Wheels K19M0054 K19N0069 K19N0091 K19N0094 K19N0096 K19N0097 K19N0099 K19N0101 K19N0121 K19N0138 K19N0139 K19N0141 K19S0061 K19S0062 K19T0053 K19T0057
Parts Kit is ONLY required when inspection finds damage hose(s).	Parts Kit #: 19V-169
	1 –   18”Hydraulic brake hose w fitting
Misc. Tools & Supplies:	Screw gun w/#2 square drive bit 3/8” open end wrench. Correct brake fluid (see instructions)

 

INSPECTION INSTRUCTIONS

Inspect hydraulic brake hoses for correct routing and/or damage.

 

FIG 1 & FIG 2:  

• INCORRECT routing of the hydraulic brake lines.
• The circled areas in each photo show the metal brake lines contacting the frame due to orientation of the fitting and the hose routing.
• CORRECT routing of hydraulic brake lines.
• There is adequate clearance between the brake hose and surrounding moving components (e.g. wheel, tire, frame, axle…ect.)
• NOTE: Fig 3 – the hose is NOT in the crush area (axle to frame) Red Arrow.

 

REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS

1. Inspect the hose and fitting condition:
   1. If there are any signs of damage due to routing and inadequate clearance,
   2. Hose must be replaced and brakes bled.
2. Hose and Fitting not damaged: Inspect hose routings for proper clearances.
   1. Adequate clearances to surrounding moving parts (minimum of ½”)
   2. If the hose does NOT have adequate clearances and is not damaged, bend the metal fitting using light hand pressure to correct the orientation and obtain the required clearances.
3. Replacing brake hoses:
   1. Drain the brake lines.
   2. Loosen the connections
   3. Replace damaged hose sections
   4. Refill the brake system with correct brake fluid (refer to brake bleeding instructions below)
   5. Bleed the system of excess air (refer to brake bleeding instructions below)
   6. Validate brake function.

FIG 5:

• Rubber brake line connections to caliper.
• Remove the rubber brake line at the fitting going into the caliper (arrow).
• Metal brake line may need to be bent to provide the correct orientation and clearances.

FIG 6:

• Rubber brake line connection to the distribution valve.
• Loosen fittings to remove the damaged hose section.
• Make sure the mounting bracket stays secure during the process.

 

Fill the unit with DOT 3, DOT 4, or DOT 5 brake fluid to the bottom of the reservoir filler neck.  When putting the filler cap back on, it should be turned clockwise until snug.

 

1. It typically is much easier to bleed the brakes with two people working together.

 

2. Special care must be taken to insure that the Dexter E/H brake actuator does not run out of brake fluid. Check the fluid level frequently during the bleeding process.

 

3. Block the wheels on the trailer and towing vehicle.

 

4. Install plastic tubing onto the bleeder screw of the wheel cylinder/caliper farthest from the Dexter E/H brake actuator. If towed vehicle has multiple axles, always start with the rear axle first.

 

5. Immerse the free end of the plastic tube in a clean clear container partially filled with brake fluid.

 

6. Open the bleeder screw on half turn on the wheel cylinder/caliper.

 

7. To activate the Dexter E/H brake actuator, turn the ignition switch on and use the manual slide on the brake controller.

 

8. Watch the free end of the bleeder hose for any air bubbles escaping into the clear container.

Continue to bleed the wheel cylinder/caliper until the fluid becomes clear and free of bubbles.

 

9. Tighten the bleeder screw, turn off the Dexter E/H brake actuator, and remove plastic tubing from the bleeder screw. Bleeding of the wheel cylinder/caliper is now complete.

 

10. Refill the Dexter E/H brake actuator with brake fluid.

 

11. Continue the above process (Steps 5 through 11) on the next farthest brake away from the actuator.

 

12. Repeat these steps until all the brakes have been bled.

 

13. New trailers with disc brakes should be bled at least twice. Any air in the brake system will cause brake delay with an E/H brake actuation system.

 

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Safety Recall: 19V-169    2019-125

April  2019

 

IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL

 

 

This Notice Applies to Your Recreational Vehicle «vin»

 

Dear Valued Customer:

This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.

Jayco has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety, exits in certain Model Year 2017 2019 Seismic fifth wheel manufactured with optional hydraulic brakes.    

Reason for this	The hydraulic brake hose routing may be between the axle and frame. This location can damage and compromise the brake hose/s, resulting in loss of braking function, increasing risk of a crash.
Recall Remedy	All brake hoses require inspection for location and for damage.  Replace hose/s noting damage and route as specified
What we need you to do	Please contact a Jayco Authorized Dealer as soon as possible to schedule an appointment to have this remedy completed free of charge.  The recall remedy will take approxiamtly 1 hour.

 

If you had this repair completed prior to receipt of this recall notice, you may be eligible to receive reimbursement for the cost of obtaining a pre-notification remedy of the problem associated with this recall.

If you take your recreational vehicle to your dealer on the agreed service date and the dealer does not remedy this condition on that date or within three (3) days, please contact our Customer Service Department at 800-283-8267.   If after contacting your dealer and Customer Service you are not able to have the safety defect remedied without charge and/or within a reasonable time, you may wish to submit a written complaint to the Administrator, national Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590; or call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-3274236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153): or go to https://www.safercar.gov.  Federal regulations require that any vehicle lessor receiving this recall notice must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten days.

We certainly regret this inconvenience; however, your safety is our most important priority.

 

Sincerely,
Jayco Towables

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Safety Recall: Jayco 19V-169  2019-125

April  2019

 

IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL

 

Dear Valued Dealer:

This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.

Jayco has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety, exits in certain Model Year 2017 -2019 Seismic fifth wheel manufactured with optional hydraulic brakes.    

Reason for this recall	The hydraulic brake hose routing may be between the axle and frame. This location can damage and compromise the brake hose/s, resulting in loss of braking function, increasing risk of a crash.
Recall Remedy	All brake hoses require inspection for location and for damage.  Replace hose/s noting damage and route as specified
All pertinent information regarding this recall is available under the Service and Parts Tab of our Website.  If you need further assistance, please Contact Customer Service at 800-283-8267.
What we need you to do	Our records show the following unit is affected by this recall and is currently part of the inventory at your Dealership.  The Recall Remedy must be completed on this unit prior to customer delivery.

 

VIN

 

Federal law requires that all units in your inventory be repaired prior to delivery to a customer. If you have sold a unit recently that you have received a stock recall notice on, please contact the owner immediately to advise of the recall.   In addition, please register the unit by submitting the Warranty Registration.

 

We certainly regret this inconvenience; however, our Customers’ safety is our most important priority.

 

Sincerely,
Jayco Towables

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3 Affected Products

Vehicle

MAKE	MODEL	YEAR
JAYCO	SEISMIC	2017-2019

 

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11 Associated Documents

Recall 573 Report – Amendment 2

RCLRPT-19V169-3976.PDF 212.896KB

 

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Recall 573 Report – Amendment 1

RCLRPT-19V169-2846.PDF 212.895KB

 

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Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-19V169-1575.pdf 246.233KB

 

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Defect Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-19V169-1912.PDF 212.896KB

 

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Miscellaneous Document – 19V-169 Order Form

RMISC-19V169-6779.pdf 158.812KB

 

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ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-19V169-1319.pdf 50.891KB

 

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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – 19V-169 Dlr letter

RCMN-19V169-0136.pdf 181.951KB

 

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Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-19V169-5290.pdf 843.481KB

 

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Recall Quarterly Report

RCLQRT-19V169-9495.pdf 210.823KB

 

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Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-3

RCLQRT-19V169-2345.PDF 211.216KB

 

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Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-4

RCLQRT-19V169-7590.PDF 211.302KB

 

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Latest Recalls Documents

For the Latest and Most Recent Recalls Information Visit the link below…

https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=19V169&docType=RCL

 

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