2013 Jayco Seneca

Routine

No owner complaints are on file for this vehicle. It has been recalled 3 times.

3 safety recalls

Part 573 reports
Equipment17V746000
Filed Nov 21, 201749,563 vehiclesJayco, Inc.

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 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. 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.

Latches/Locks/Linkages14V467000
Filed Jul 31, 2014415 vehiclesJayco, Inc.

Defect. Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Seneca motorhomes, manufactured May 7, 2012, through February 12, 2014, and equipped with an entrance door that includes a TriMark Keyless Entry System. Water infiltration into the back of the TriMark Keypad at the entrance door may cause corrosion on the electrical components of the keypad.

Risk. Corrosion due to water infiltration could result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy. Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will add a 5amp fuse to protect against a short circuit, and replace the keypad free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267.

Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer14V196000
Filed Apr 16, 2014192 vehiclesJayco, Inc.

Defect. Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Seneca, Pinnacle, and Eagle Premier, and 2014 Precept motorhomes and fifth wheels manufactured January 14, 2013, through August 26, 2013, and equipped with Electrolux/Frigidaire KG series microwaves, models CFMV152CLB and CFMV154CLS, manufactured January 27, 2013, through April 10, 2013, in the serial number range KG30607951 through KG31600670. In the affected vehicles, the microwave may start on its own and begin heating when unattended.

Risk. If the microwave starts on its own and there are contents inside, a fire could result.

Remedy. Jayco will notify owners, and authorized Electrolux service technicians will replace the membrane/keypad component, free of charge. The recall will begin on May 7, 2014. Owners may contact Jayco Customer Service by calling 1-800-283-8267. Note: Owners are advised to leave the microwave unplugged when not in use.

Across model years

Worst on record: 2007
YearComplaintsRecallsFiresDeathsAssessment
20270200Routine
20260100Routine
20232310Routine
20223500Routine
20211400Routine
20201300Routine
20193300Routine
20180300Routine
20172100Routine
20160100Routine
20150200Routine
20140300Routine
2013 — this page0300Routine
20120200Routine
20110100Routine
20100200Routine
20090100Routine
20083400Routine
20074410Routine
20064400Routine
20050500Routine

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Reading this record

No unusual pattern of severe incidents in the complaint record.

Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.

Recall repairs are free for as long as the recall stands. Check whether a specific car still has open work at NHTSA's VIN lookup.

Most recent recall on file: Nov 21, 2017. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.