CarRecallWatchThe 2006 Jayco Seneca has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (3 reports).
2006 Jayco Seneca recalls
Fire extinguisher may clog or fail to discharge in a fire
Some Kidde plastic-handle or push-button fire extinguishers installed in certain recreational trailers can become clogged, so they may not discharge as expected or may require excessive force to activate.
Most common 2006 Jayco Seneca problems
Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
What owners report
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'S WINDOW. STOPPED VEHICLE AND FOUND HOLES IN FAN SHROUD, COOLANT DRAINING ON ROAD, HOLE IN FIBERGLASS HOOD, AND BLACK PLASTIC OBJECT LODGE INTO WIRE BUNDLE ON RIGHT SIDE. VEHICLE TOWED TO REPAIR SHOP WHERE FAN WAS FOUND TO HAVE SHED PLASTIC OUTER RING AND TOP SECTIONS OF BLADES. PLASTIC PIECES WERE SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND EMBEDDED IN RADIATOR, MULTIPLE HOLES IN FAN SHROUD, HALF DOLLAR SIZE HOLE AND HAND SIZE WEB OF FRACTURES IN THE HOOD FIBERGLASS. REPAIRS TO DATE INCLUDE REPLACEMENT OF RADIAT
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
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.
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 W
2006 Jayco Seneca questions
Does the 2006 Jayco Seneca have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2006 Jayco Seneca: Fire extinguisher may clog or fail to discharge in a fire; Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery:Cables; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems; Trailer Hitches. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Jayco Seneca?
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (3), Trailer Hitches (1), Structure (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2006 Jayco Seneca has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.