2017 JAYCO SENECA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 JAYCO SENECA
The 2017 JAYCO SENECA has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Jayco, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuelpropulsion System (1 complaint), Structurebody (1 complaint), and Unknown Or Other (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2017 JAYCO SENECA
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2017 JAYCO SENECA, potentially affecting up to 3,410 vehicles.
Recall 20V796000 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER
| 1,705 vehicles affected
Defect: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Seneca Class C motorhomes. The mounting brackets for the leveling system hydraulic pump and reservoir may fail, allowing the components to contact the ground.
Consequence: Contact with the ground may cause the pump and reservoir to detach or leak hydraulic fluids, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will install an updated support bracket. The recall began February 12, 2021. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903529.
View full details →Recall 20V796000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 1,705 vehicles affected
Defect: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Seneca Class C motorhomes. The mounting brackets for the leveling system hydraulic pump and reservoir may fail, allowing the components to contact the ground.
Consequence: Contact with the ground may cause the pump and reservoir to detach or leak hydraulic fluids, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will install an updated support bracket. The recall began February 12, 2021. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903529.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2017 JAYCO SENECA
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 JAYCO SENECA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The forward over cab section is separating from the primary house box because of extremely poor designed/engineered assembly process. The cheep screws used in production are breaking.
The forward over cab section is separating from the primary house box because of extremely poor designed/engineered assembly process. The cheep screws used in production are breaking.
Issue 1. RV plumbing system poorly designed and installed allowing Grey-water tank damage and unsafe and unsanitary sewage leak. The Grey-water tank was not engineered with close enough tolerance in the mounting structure to prevent shifting during normal driving conditions allowing the tank to uncouple from the mounting rails, breaking the plumbing fixtures and allowing sewage to spill in the plumbing compartment. The tank was also engineered without a support structure under the tank as a supplemental support. The authorized dealer diagnostic inspection and estimate of repair supports the lack of engineering standards. Issue 2. The on-board generator system fuel lines are routed over the top of the chassis lead-acid batteries. This is not logical, safe or prudent. In a collision, a battery short could cause a catastrophic fuel-fed fire.
Safety Rating for the 2017 JAYCO SENECA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 JAYCO SENECA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 JAYCO SENECA
Jayco, Inc. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2017 JAYCO SENECA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
19-047 — SUSPENSION
Freightliner Chassis - Detroit Diesel Corp Field Service Campaign D19M4 - Different I-Beam design was introduced on the axles that does no have a flat mating surface on the bottom side of the I-beam where the optional stabilizer brackets are mounted. This may result in damage to the stabilizer bracket...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 JAYCO SENECA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the JAYCO SENECA
- 2012 JAYCO SENECA — 0 complaints
- 2013 JAYCO SENECA — 0 complaints
- 2014 JAYCO SENECA — 0 complaints
- 2015 JAYCO SENECA — 0 complaints
- 2016 JAYCO SENECA — 0 complaints
- 2017 JAYCO SENECA (current)
- 2018 JAYCO SENECA — 0 complaints
- 2019 JAYCO SENECA — 4 complaints
- 2020 JAYCO SENECA — 1 complaint
- 2021 JAYCO SENECA — 3 complaints
- 2022 JAYCO SENECA — 2 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