The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·14V467000·Announced 2014-07-31

Jayco Recalls 2013-2014 Seneca Motorhomes Due to Fire Risk

Jayco is recalling 2013-2014 Seneca motorhomes because water infiltration into the entrance door keypad may cause corrosion and an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.

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 risk of fire due to electrical shorting, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or high-risk vehicle defects, warranting a Severe classification.

Plain-English summary

Jayco, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Seneca motorhomes manufactured between May 7, 2012, and February 12, 2014. These vehicles are 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. This corrosion could result in an electrical short, which increases the risk of a fire.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
JAYCO SENECA
Brand
JAYCO
Manufacturer
Jayco, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
415

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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