2008 Jayco Seneca problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2008 Jayco Seneca.
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- Chevrolet C5 (Incomplete - Motor Home Chassis): 3 of 3 decoded VINs · 0 NHTSA recalls filed by Chevrolet for the 2008 C5
Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints. For motorhomes, engine, brake and steering recalls are filed by the chassis maker and are not counted in the Jayco recalls above. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see both.
Recalls filed by Jayco
Equipment #08V207000 · 2008 · 1,265 units
Problem: Jayco is recalling 1,265 my 2005-2008 seneca '35gs' and my 2007-2008 greyhawk '33ds' and '32ss' motor homes. the conduit clamp on the copper liquid propane (lp) tube feeding the slide-0ut is incorrectly placed which may allow the copper tube to bend and possibly leak with the movement of the slide-out.
Risk: If the copper tube cracked, pressurized lp gas may escape into the compartment. this condition, if not addressed, may result in a fire, injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will relocate the conduit clamp and add a rubber grommet to allow adhesion. the recall began on may 26, 2008. owners may contact jayco at 1-574-825-5861.
Electrical System #08V209000 · 2008 · 1,673 units
Problem: Jayco is recalling 1,673 my 2005-2008 seneca motor homes. an electrical short can occur if the battery cables were not tucked into the compartment in a manner that does not allow the cables to be pinched between the battery slide tray and the compartment door.
Risk: If this condition is not addressed, it may result in a fire, injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will relocate the battery cables to the rear battery and reposition a clamp to prevent pinching. the recall began on may 26, 2008. owners may contact jayco at 1-574-825-5861.
Electrical System #12V347000 · 2012 · 908 units
Problem: Jayco is recalling certain model year 2007 greyhawk class c motorhomes; model year 2008 and 2010 seneca class c motorhomes; model year 2009 and 2011 eagle fifth-wheel; 2010 recon fifth-wheel; and model year 2008-2010 designer fifth wheel vehicles manufactured from june 15, 2006, through august 13, 2010 for an improper electrical connection at the buss bar on the iota-brand transfer switches installed in the vehicles.
Risk: An improper electrical connection at the buss bar could lead to overheating and melting of the transfer switch, increasing the risk of a fire, injury or death.
Fix: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transfer switch, free of charge. the safety recall began on august 31, 2012. owners may contact jayco at 1-800-283-8267.
Equipment #17V746000 · 2017 · 49,563 units
Problem: 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/201
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 3 NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified.
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FAQ
Does the 2008 Jayco Seneca have recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recalls filed by Jayco for the 2008 Seneca. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2008 Jayco Seneca problems?
In 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is structure.