2018 Jayco Fifth Wheel North Point recalls and problems

The 2018 Jayco Fifth Wheel North Point has 2 safety recalls and 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Jayco Fifth Wheel dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2018 Jayco Fifth Wheel North Point vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2018 Jayco Fifth Wheel North Point 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 18V-364: Equipment

Reported Jun 1, 2018 · 612 vehicles affected · Jayco, Inc.

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

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.

2018 Jayco Fifth Wheel North Point problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Suspension	2
Unknown or Other	1
Structure	1

Most reported parts

Structure › Body — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 5,000 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 2018 Jayco Fifth Wheel North Point complaints

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

Suspension · at 5,000 miles · reported Feb 11, 2021

The driver side tires are making contact with the wheel wells when vehicle is in motion. Vehicle is loaded within allowed tolerances. Damage has occurred to the wheel wells at this point. There is an active recall for the same issues for the 2017 model year. Components are the same between model years. After visiting forum websites this issues is present in my model year with many vehicle owners. The manufacturer has denied claims to fix issues citing vehicle is out of warranty. This issue was first reported to the dealership during the warranty period.

Structure · at 1,000 miles · reported Jan 16, 2021

Tires are rubbing on fender well jayco said it's not covered under recall for it because it's a 2018. There a structural crack at bottom left corner of bed room slide showed up day after we bought it jayco said there no warranty on the trailer.

Unknown or Other · reported Oct 18, 2019

****note - not enough information. Contact consumer**** the trailer has a spring loaded tv lift system with the emergency exit window behind it. My wife is handicapped from cancer with a double mastectomy and is unable to push the tv down into the cabinet to use the emergency window in case of an emergency and she is trapped inside the trailer. ## VIN passed ## , ## consumer stated from the floor to the top of the tv is 62 inches and the tv is set back 18 inches from the front of the fireplace. You have to lean forward 18 inches reach up and push the tv down with 18 1/2 pounds of pressure.…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Jayco Fifth Wheel North Point have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2018 Jayco Fifth Wheel North Point: 21V-425 (equipment), 18V-364 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2018 Jayco Fifth Wheel North Point?

Owners report suspension problems most often (2 reports), followed by unknown or other (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 5,000 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.