Jayco Seneca 2006

Model Seneca made in 2006 by Jayco got 8 consumer complains there are 3 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, structure and trailer hitches. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, equipment and trailer hitches.

Model 2006

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES
08V209000JAYCO, INC.from 05/25/2005 to 10/22/2007V (Vehicle)167305/26/2008MFRJAYCO, INC.05/07/200805/07/2008
Defect SummaryJayco 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 SummaryIf this condition is not addressed, it may result in a fire, injury or death.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesCustomers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE - LPG SYSTEMS
08V207000JAYCO, INC.from 07/20/2004 to 10/30/2007V (Vehicle)126505/26/2008MFRJAYCO, INC.05/06/200805/06/2008
Defect SummaryJayco 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 SummaryIf 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.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesCustomers 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.
TRAILER HITCHES
07V005000JAYCO, INC.from 01/19/2004 to 09/14/2006V (Vehicle)127101/22/2007MFRJAYCO, INC.01/04/200701/04/2007
Defect SummaryOn certain motor homes, the distance from the rear cap to the hitch receiver encourages the use of longer ball mounts and/or extensions. the longer the ball mount and/or extensions used, the greater the forces that are applied to the fasteners that attach the hitch to the main chassis rails. these increased forces exceed the allowable forces permitted in the fasteners. when this happens, the fasteners may stretch, loosen, or break causing an unsafe towing condition or separation of the hitch from the motor home.
Consequence SummaryThis could result in separation of the towed vehicle from the motor home which could result in a crash, injury or death.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace all mounting hardware with hardware of a higher grade. the recall began on january 22, 2007. owners may contact jayco at 1-800-283-8267.
NotesJayco recall no. 9901072.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.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
TSB-07-00906/01/200810028181Jayco motorhome: storage compartment exhaust heat exposure. the exhaust heat under heavy loads may cause the passenger side storage compartment to deform. csc letter was received. *pe03/12/2009

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
08/19/201024500
 While traveling downhill, overdrive off, jake brake on, brake applied, when transmission downshifted, heard loud bang and saw black pieces bounce off the road and up past driver
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL
10/22/20079000104/29/2007
 Engine shut down after shutdown warning alarm engaged. no running issues up to this point. vehicle towed to chevy medium duty truck center. nothing found wrong. *tr
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
02/01/20064800202/01/2006
 Tl*the contact owns a 2006 jayco seneca hd 35gs motor home. the contact stated that the main frame welds have been spliced, which caused the vehicle to dog-track. the slides are not closing correctly and diesel exhaust fumes are entering the vehicle. the failure has left black smut on the walls of the motor home. general motors stated that they will not touch any component of these defects. the contact stated that the vehicle is not under warranty. the engine size, # of cylinders, and powertrain were unknown. the current and failure mileages were 4,800.
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
02/01/20064800202/01/2006
 Tl*the contact owns a 2006 jayco seneca hd 35gs motor home. the contact stated that the main frame welds have been spliced, which caused the vehicle to dog-track. the slides are not closing correctly and diesel exhaust fumes are entering the vehicle. the failure has left black smut on the walls of the motor home. general motors stated that they will not touch any component of these defects. the contact stated that the vehicle is not under warranty. the engine size, # of cylinders, and powertrain were unknown. the current and failure mileages were 4,800.
TRAILER HITCHES
03/05/200735000308/20/2005
 Tl*- the contact owns a 2006 jayco seneca 34ss. the contact stated that the trailer hitch bolts were cracked. the dealer inspected the vehicle and replaced the bolts. the road conditions were clear. there was another occurrence when the contact heard a loud scraping noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. the contact noticed that the driver's side bolt was missing, and another one was bent. the manufacturer provided a new trailer hitch to the contact as part of recall #07v005000. approximately seven months later the contact noticed another bolt had cracked. the manufacturer advised the contact to go to the rv shop that installed the replacement hitch so that they could replace the bolts with heavy duty bolts. the vehicle currently has 35000 miles. *ak

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