2006 Jayco Seneca problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Trailer Hitches (1) · Structure:frame And Members (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Equipment 2017-11-21 · campaign 17V746000 · 49,563 vehicles
Defect: 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 v
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.
Service bulletins (2)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2022-05-17 · INC 22-067 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
jayco and entegra coach storage tips. instructions for storing jayco and entegra coach diesel pushers.
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System 2008-06-01 · TSB-07-009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
jayco motorhome service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. storage compartment exhaust heat exposure. the exhaust heat under heavy loads may cause the passenger side storage compartment to deform. csc letter was received. *pe
What owners report
2010-09-10 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine · 24,500 mi“while traveling downhill, overdrive off, jake brake on, brake applied, when transmission downshifted, heard loud bang and saw black pieces bounce off the road and up past driver's window. stopped vehicle and found holes in fan shroud, coolant draining on road, hole in fiberglass hood, and black plastic object lodge into wire bundle on right side. v…”
2007-12-20 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel · 9,000 mi“engine shut down after shutdown warning alarm engaged. no running issues up to this point. vehicle towed to chevy medium duty truck center. nothing found wrong. *tr…”
2007-07-12 · Structure:frame And Members · 4,800 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2006 jayco seneca hd 35gs motor home. the contact stated that the main frame welds have been spliced, which caused the vehicle to dog-track. the slides are not closing correctly and diesel exhaust fumes are entering the vehicle. the failure has left black smut on the walls of the motor home. general motors stated that they…”
2007-04-02 · Trailer Hitches · 35,000 mi“tl*- the contact owns a 2006 jayco seneca 34ss. the contact stated that the trailer hitch bolts were cracked. the dealer inspected the vehicle and replaced the bolts. the road conditions were clear. there was another occurrence when the contact heard a loud scraping noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. the contact noticed that the driver's si…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.