NHTSA vehicle safety data

2014 Jayco Pinnacle Recalls & Complaints

The 2014 Jayco Pinnacle has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Jayco dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2014 Jayco Pinnacle. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2014 Jayco Pinnacle owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Jayco Pinnacle, describing incidents dated November 11, 2014 to August 15, 2015.

Most-cited components

Structure 1 complaint
Suspension 1 complaint
Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Wheels 1 complaint

Of the 2 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 1 a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #10945409 · Filed January 15, 2017
2014 JAYCO PINNACLE 5TH WHEEL CAMPER HAD UNDISCLOSED FRAME DAMAGE RESULTING IN 20 OF 27 REPAIR ITEMS RELATED TO STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY AND SAFETY ISSUES. UPON DISCOVERY OF WELDED AND PAINT PATCH WORK, NO ADMISSION OF DAMAGE FROM AN ACCIDENT IS RECORDED OR REVEALED TO US.THIS UNIT IS NOT SAFE FOR…
ODI #10758976 · Filed August 24, 2015
WHILE TRAVELING SOUTH ON I495 IN MASSACHUSSETTS AT 65 MILES PER HOUR WE EXPERIENCED A TIRE FAILURE OF THE LEFT REAR TIRE ON OUR 2014 JAYCO PINNACLE. THIS TIRE IS A POWER KING TOWMAX ST235 80R16. THIS TIRE HAS NO MORE THAN 2500 MILES ON IT. THOUGH NO INJURY TO MY WIFE OR ME, AS A RESULT OF THIS…

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Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable

NHTSA #17V746000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice

Reported November 21, 2017 · Jayco, Inc.

Potentially affected: 49,563 vehicles

Repair completion: 10.23% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified January 15, 2018

Defect description

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

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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.

Microwave May Start On Its Own And Cause A Fire

NHTSA #14V196000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice

Reported April 16, 2014 · Jayco, Inc.

Potentially affected: 192 vehicles

Repair completion: 55.73% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified May 7, 2014 · Vehicles built January 14, 2013 – February 6, 2014 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Seneca, Pinnacle, and Eagle Premier, and 2014 Precept motorhomes and fifth wheels manufactured January 14, 2013, through August 26, 2013, and equipped with Electrolux/Frigidaire KG series microwaves, models CFMV152CLB and CFMV154CLS, manufactured January 27, 2013, through April 10, 2013, in the serial number range KG30607951 through KG31600670. In the affected vehicles, the microwave may start on its own and begin heating when unattended.

Safety consequence

If the microwave starts on its own and there are contents inside, a fire could result.

Manufacturer remedy

Jayco will notify owners, and authorized Electrolux service technicians will replace the membrane/keypad component, free of charge. The recall will begin on May 7, 2014. Owners may contact Jayco Customer Service by calling 1-800-283-8267. Note: Owners are advised to leave the microwave unplugged when not in use.

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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2014 Jayco Pinnacle. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

2 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 Jayco Pinnacle.

Suspension; Structure; Wheels

ODI #10945409

Crash Fire

Incident: November 11, 2014 · Filed: January 15, 2017

2014 JAYCO PINNACLE 5TH WHEEL CAMPER HAD UNDISCLOSED FRAME DAMAGE RESULTING IN 20 OF 27 REPAIR ITEMS RELATED TO STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY AND SAFETY ISSUES. UPON DISCOVERY OF WELDED AND PAINT PATCH WORK, NO ADMISSION OF DAMAGE FROM AN ACCIDENT IS RECORDED OR REVEALED TO US.THIS UNIT IS NOT SAFE FOR TRAVEL OR HUMAN LIVING QUARTERS. ***NOTE BELOW*** DAMAGE WAS PRIOR TO OUR PURCHASE DATE SO WE DO NOT HAVE THE DATE OF ACCIDENT. *TR *JS

Unknown or Other

ODI #10758976

Incident: August 15, 2015 · Filed: August 24, 2015

WHILE TRAVELING SOUTH ON I495 IN MASSACHUSSETTS AT 65 MILES PER HOUR WE EXPERIENCED A TIRE FAILURE OF THE LEFT REAR TIRE ON OUR 2014 JAYCO PINNACLE. THIS TIRE IS A POWER KING TOWMAX ST235 80R16. THIS TIRE HAS NO MORE THAN 2500 MILES ON IT. THOUGH NO INJURY TO MY WIFE OR ME, AS A RESULT OF THIS FAILURE AND SHREDDING OF THE TIRE THE DAMAGE TO OUR 5TH WHEEL INCLUDED A DESTROYED RIM, REAR WHEEL FENDER FLAIR, WHEEL WELL, AND REAR SLIDE OUT SKIRTING AND MOLDING. GIVEN THAT OTHERS HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME THING THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THESE TIRES.

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