2012 Jayco Seneca recalls and problems

The 2012 Jayco Seneca has 2 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is structure.

How the 2012 compares

Low

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 10 Seneca model years — 8th most.

2recalls

1complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

—median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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2 recalls

Equipment

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.

Trailer Hitches

Aug 23, 2011 · NHTSA campaign 11V437000 · 28 vehicles

Problem: Jayco is recalling certain model year 2011 seneca class c motorhomes, series 36FK and 37FS, manufactured from May 18, 2011, through July 13, 2011. These vehicles May have insufficiently torqued bolts attaching the rear hitch to the frame.

Original NHTSA wording

JAYCO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 SENECA CLASS C MOTORHOMES, SERIES 36FK AND 37FS, MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 18, 2011, THROUGH JULY 13, 2011. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENTLY TORQUED BOLTS ATTACHING THE REAR HITCH TO THE FRAME.

Risk: Loose hitch bolts could result in the hitch separating from the frame, creating a road hazard increasing the risk of a crash.

Original NHTSA wording

LOOSE HITCH BOLTS COULD RESULT IN THE HITCH SEPARATING FROM THE FRAME, CREATING A ROAD HAZARD INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will inspect and tighten up the hitch bolts free of charge. The safety recall began on September 6, 2011. 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Structure1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2012 vs. other Jayco Seneca years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2012. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2012 Jayco Seneca have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2012 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 2012 Jayco Seneca?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention structure (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.