2008 JAYCO SENECA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 JAYCO SENECA
The 2008 JAYCO SENECA has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS. The most commonly reported problem area is the Structurebody (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2008 JAYCO SENECA
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2008 JAYCO SENECA, potentially affecting up to 53,409 vehicles.
Recall 17V746000 — EQUIPMENT
| 49,563 vehicles affected
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...
Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
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...
View full details →Recall 12V347000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 908 vehicles affected
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...
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 08V207000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS
| 1,265 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 08V209000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
| 1,673 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: IF THIS CONDITION IS NOT ADDRESSED, IT MAY RESULT IN A FIRE, INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 JAYCO SENECA
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 JAYCO SENECA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structurebody | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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. I CALLED JAYCO AS WELL AS WENT TO THE LOCAL DEALER AND WAS MOCKED. I WAS TOLD THAT I SHOULD KNOW BETTER TO BELIEVE A ALLEDGED DEFECT SHOWN ON THE INTERNET IS REAL. THIS IS A POTENTIALLY LIFE THREATENING SITUATION THAT JAYCO IS MOCKING
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 PLASTIC COVER AND ALMOST BLEW UP. IT'S A MIRACLE THAT IT DID NOT KILL ALL OF US AND WIPE OUT THE RV. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM. THERE NEEDS TO BE A CAGE AROUND THE TANK OR MOVE IT TO A SAFER PLACE. THIS IS SHARE STUPIDITY AND I DON'T THINK ANYONE CARES!
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 *TR
Safety Rating for the 2008 JAYCO SENECA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 JAYCO SENECA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 JAYCO SENECA
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 JAYCO SENECA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the JAYCO SENECA
- 2005 JAYCO SENECA — 0 complaints
- 2006 JAYCO SENECA — 5 complaints
- 2007 JAYCO SENECA — 5 complaints
- 2008 JAYCO SENECA (current)
- 2009 JAYCO SENECA — 0 complaints
- 2010 JAYCO SENECA — 0 complaints
- 2011 JAYCO SENECA — 0 complaints
- 2012 JAYCO SENECA — 0 complaints
- 2013 JAYCO SENECA — 0 complaints
Other JAYCO Models
- JAYCO EAGLE — 67 total complaints
- JAYCO PRECEPT — 66 total complaints
- JAYCO JAYCO — 64 total complaints
- JAYCO DESIGNER — 43 total complaints
- JAYCO GREYHAWK — 30 total complaints
- JAYCO ALANTE — 23 total complaints
- JAYCO JAY FLIGHT — 18 total complaints
- JAYCO REDHAWK — 17 total complaints