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.
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: |
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| 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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
- Inspect the hose and fitting condition:
- If there are any signs of damage due to routing and inadequate clearance,
- Hose must be replaced and brakes bled.
- Hose and Fitting not damaged: Inspect hose routings for proper clearances.
- Adequate clearances to surrounding moving parts (minimum of ½”)
- 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.
- Replacing brake hoses:
- Drain the brake lines.
- Loosen the connections
- Replace damaged hose sections
- Refill the brake system with correct brake fluid (refer to brake bleeding instructions below)
- Bleed the system of excess air (refer to brake bleeding instructions below)
- 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.
- It typically is much easier to bleed the brakes with two people working together.
- 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.
- 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.
- Immerse the free end of the plastic tube in a clean clear container partially filled with brake fluid.
- Open the bleeder screw on half turn on the wheel cylinder/caliper.
- To activate the Dexter E/H brake actuator, turn the ignition switch on and use the manual slide on the brake controller.
- 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.
- 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.
- Refill the Dexter E/H brake actuator with brake fluid.
- Continue the above process (Steps 5 through 11) on the next farthest brake away from the actuator.
- Repeat these steps until all the brakes have been bled.
- 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.
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
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
3 Affected Products
Vehicle
| JAYCO | SEISMIC | 2017-2019 |
11 Associated Documents
Recall 573 Report – Amendment 2
RCLRPT-19V169-3976.PDF 212.896KB
Recall 573 Report – Amendment 1
RCLRPT-19V169-2846.PDF 212.895KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-19V169-1575.pdf 246.233KB
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-19V169-1912.PDF 212.896KB
Miscellaneous Document – 19V-169 Order Form
RMISC-19V169-6779.pdf 158.812KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-19V169-1319.pdf 50.891KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – 19V-169 Dlr letter
RCMN-19V169-0136.pdf 181.951KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-19V169-5290.pdf 843.481KB
Recall Quarterly Report
RCLQRT-19V169-9495.pdf 210.823KB
Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-3
RCLQRT-19V169-2345.PDF 211.216KB
Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-4
RCLQRT-19V169-7590.PDF 211.302KB
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