2017 Jayco Fifth Wheel Pinnacle recalls and problems

The 2017 Jayco Fifth Wheel Pinnacle has 2 safety recalls and 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Jayco Fifth Wheel dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2017 Jayco Fifth Wheel Pinnacle vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2017 Jayco Fifth Wheel Pinnacle recalls

Recall 21V-425: Equipment

Reported Jun 4, 2021 · 87,649 vehicles affected · Jayco, Inc.

Problem: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Jayco Designer, 2017-2021 Eagle HT, Eagle, Jay Feather, Jay Flight SLX, Jay Flight, North Point, Octane Superlite, Pinnacle, White Hawk, 2017-2020 Eagle HT, 2018-2021 Jay Flight Bungalow, 2017-2019 Octane, and 2019-2020 Eagle HTX travel trailers and fifth wheels equipped with a Winntec model 6020 two-stage propane regulator. The regulator may fail, causing an increase in propane pressure.

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

Fix: Dealers will replace the regulator and test the propane system for leaks, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 3, 2021. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267.

Recall 19V-702: Suspension

Reported Oct 3, 2019 · 908 vehicles affected · Jayco, Inc.

Problem: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2017 Pinnacle Fifth Wheel trailers. The suspension on these vehicles may allow the tires to contact the structure when under a certain load, which can cause damage to the tires.

Risk: If the tire becomes damaged, causing premature tire wear, it can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the condition of the leaf spring, rubber equalizer and bump stop clearance, and provide replacement of the leave spring or rubber equalizer if necessary. This repair will be done free of charge. Interim notices notifying owners of safety risk were mailed December 2, 2019. The recall began December 20, 2019. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901443.

2017 Jayco Fifth Wheel Pinnacle problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Suspension	11
Service Brakes	4
Wheels	3
Structure	2
Unknown or Other	1

Most reported parts

Structure › Body — 2

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 3,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2017 Jayco Fifth Wheel Pinnacle complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Structure · reported Jun 11, 2022

Jayco 5th wheel trailers Lippert (LCI Industries) RV Frames have a significant engineering flaw resulting in excessive flex in the front section incorporating the hitch/pinbox, which results in cracked frames, stress cracking in sidewalls and seam separation at joints causing further damage from water intrusion. It is also noted in their own report, that the bolts supporting the fiberglass sidewalls are not large enough to support those sidewalls. This flex and frame cracking cause potential safety hazards due to decreased structural integrity of the frame and structure, leading to a potential…

Suspension · reported Sep 13, 2021

The contact owns a 2017 Jayco Pinnacle trailer. The contact stated that the leaf spring failed. The contact stated that the leaf springs were previously replaced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V091000 (Suspension) however, the repair did not correct the failure. The contact noticed that the rear driverâs side tires were touching each other. The contact inspected the tires and found that the leaf spring was fractured. The contact stated that a mechanic also inspected the driverâs side rear tires and verified that the leaf spring was fractured. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.…

Structure · reported Mar 17, 2021

Jayco has a design engineering flaw that causes excessive flex in the hitch box/front slide out area that causes damage and cracking to the sides of the trailer. This is a potential safety issue for the hitch portion and a structural integrity issue for the frame of the trailer.

Suspension · at 2,000 miles · reported Sep 1, 2020

There was a recall 1n october 2019 recall no. 19v-702. Jayco was supposed to fix the problems by replacing leaf spring + a rubber bump stop. They did not replace the weak leaf springs. As a result we ended up with a broken spring on along trip that LED to a complete failure of the suspension system. This could have ended in an horrific tragedy. Why did the not fix this? I AM having it towed to a shop and will forward the cause damage from the repairs and explanation + pics when they finish repairing this.

Service Brakes · at 3,000 miles · reported Dec 7, 2019

Problem with my brakes. No brakes on three wheels. Need to check in fall 2017 and there was full grease in the hub. That's why no brakes. Need to change the springs left side, spring was dead. But now the fithweel is lower then right side.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Jayco Fifth Wheel Pinnacle have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2017 Jayco Fifth Wheel Pinnacle: 21V-425 (equipment), 19V-702 (suspension). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Jayco Fifth Wheel Pinnacle?

Owners report suspension problems most often (11 reports), followed by service brakes (4). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 3,000 miles.

Are Jayco Fifth Wheel recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Jayco Fifth Wheel dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.