The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·11V437000·Announced 2011-08-23

Jayco Seneca Motorhomes Recalled for Loose Rear Hitch Bolts

Jayco is recalling certain 2011 Seneca Class C motorhomes because rear hitch bolts may be insufficiently torqued, creating a risk of the hitch separating from the frame.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (hitch separation) that increases the risk of a crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Jayco, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2011 Seneca Class C motorhomes, specifically Series 36FK and 37FS, manufactured between May 18, 2011, and July 13, 2011. The recall addresses a defect where the bolts attaching the rear hitch to the vehicle frame may have been insufficiently torqued.

Loose hitch bolts could result in the hitch separating from the frame, which creates a road hazard and increases the risk of a crash. The safety recall began on September 6, 2011.

Dealers will inspect and tighten the hitch bolts free of charge. Owners may contact Jayco at 1-800-283-8267 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) for more information.

The recalled product

Product
JAYCO SENECA
Brand
JAYCO
Manufacturer
JAYCO, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
28

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • SENECA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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