The 2008 Jayco Seneca has 4 recalls and 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is structure.
How the 2008 compares
High
Fewest complaintsMost complaints
High complaint count among 10 Seneca model years — 3rd most.
4recalls
3complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
32,000median miles
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.
Does your car have an open recall? Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.
Nov 21, 2017 · NHTSA campaign 17V746000 · 49,563 vehicles
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/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy & notes
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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.
Remedy & notes
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Electrical System
May 7, 2008 · NHTSA campaign 08V209000 · 1,673 vehicles
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.
Original NHTSA wording
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.
Original NHTSA wording
IF THIS CONDITION IS NOT ADDRESSED, IT MAY RESULT IN A FIRE, INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy & notes
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.
Customers May also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Equipment
May 6, 2008 · NHTSA campaign 08V207000 · 1,265 vehicles
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.
Original NHTSA wording
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.
Original NHTSA wording
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 & notes
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.
Customers May contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.
2008 vs. other Jayco Seneca years
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Questions
Does the 2008 Jayco Seneca have recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns covering the 2008 Jayco Seneca, the latest from Nov 21, 2017 (equipment). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Jayco Seneca?
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention structure (2), electrical system (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.
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