The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·20V796000·Announced 2020-12-17

Jayco Recalls 2015-2020 Seneca Motorhomes Due to Hydraulic Pump Bracket Failure

Jayco is recalling 2015-2020 Seneca Class C motorhomes because leveling system brackets may fail, causing hydraulic components to contact the ground and increasing crash risk.

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 defect in the leveling system that increases the risk of a crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a structural vehicle defect.

Plain-English summary

Jayco, Inc. is recalling certain 2015-2020 Seneca Class C motorhomes. The recall involves the mounting brackets for the leveling system hydraulic pump and reservoir, which may fail. This failure allows the components to contact the ground.

Contact with the ground may cause the pump and reservoir to detach or leak hydraulic fluids. This condition increases the risk of a crash. The recall began on February 12, 2021.

Owners should contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Dealers will install an updated support bracket to correct the issue. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
JAYCO SENECA
Brand
JAYCO
Manufacturer
Jayco, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
1,705

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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