2008 Jayco Seneca problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:body (2) · Electrical System (1)
Safety recalls (2)
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.
Electrical System 2012-07-23 · campaign 12V347000 · 908 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Service bulletins (1)
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
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What owners report
2017-11-20 · Electrical System · 32,000 mi“2008 jayco seneca electrical problem. rv parked in rv park with surge protector. the rv lost all power to all outlets but one. after multiple checks of the electrical system, it turns out that the iota-50rg transfer switch burned out. there were no unusual loads or movement. the housing of the unit burned and burned the power side red cable in half…”
2016-07-04 · Structure:body · 30,000 mi“i have a 2008 jayco 36m motorhome. i have found a flaw in the way this motorhome was built. the 80 lb propane tank is within 6 in of the rear tire with no protection between. when you get a blow out which i have the tire wraps around the tank and can and in fact did rip off the main line by snapping it off. it even bent the tank, tore off the plast…”
2016-04-07 · Structure:body · 32,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2008 jayco seneca. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 mph, the awning functioned independently. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 32,000. updated 06/21/16*lj updated 10/31/2017*js …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.