2008 Jayco Seneca Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

4 safety recalls on file

The 2008 Jayco Seneca has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Structure (2 reports).

4Recalls
3Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2008 Jayco Seneca recalls

Fire extinguisher may clog or fail to discharge in a fire

Recall 17V746Nov 21, 201749,563 vehicles affected

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.

Electrical System

Recall 12V347Jul 23, 2012908 vehicles affected

Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:Cables

Recall 08V209May 7, 20081,673 vehicles affected

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems

Recall 08V207May 6, 20081,265 vehicles affected

Most common 2008 Jayco Seneca problems

Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Structure2
Electrical System1

What owners report

2017-11-20, Electrical System
2008 JAYCO SENECA ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. RV PARKED IN RV PARK WITH SURGE PROTECTOR. THE RV LOST ALL POWER TO ALL OUTLETS BUT ONE. AFTER MULTIPLE CHECKS OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IT TURNS OUT THAT THE IOTA-50RG TRANSFER SWITCH BURNED OUT. THERE WERE NO UNUSUAL LOADS OR MOVEMENT. THE HOUSING OF THE UNIT BURNED AND BURNED THE POWER SIDE RED CABLE IN HALF. I CALLED JAYCO AS WELL AS WENT TO THE LOCAL DEALER AND WAS MOCKED. I WAS TOLD THAT I SHOULD KNOW BETTER TO BELIEVE A ALLEDGED DEFECT SHOWN ON THE INTERNET IS REAL. THIS IS A POTENTIALLY LIFE THREATENING SITUATION THAT JAYCO IS MOCKING
2016-07-04, Structure
I HAVE A 2008 JAYCO 36M MOTORHOME. I HAVE FOUND A FLAW IN THE WAY THIS MOTORHOME WAS BUILT. THE 80 LB PROPANE TANK IS WITHIN 6 IN OF THE REAR TIRE WITH NO PROTECTION BETWEEN. WHEN YOU GET A BLOW OUT WHICH I HAVE THE TIRE WRAPS AROUND THE TANK AND CAN AND IN FACT DID RIP OFF THE MAIN LINE BY SNAPPING IT OFF. IT EVEN BENT THE TANK, TORE OFF THE PLASTIC COVER AND ALMOST BLEW UP. IT'S A MIRACLE THAT IT DID NOT KILL ALL OF US AND WIPE OUT THE RV. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM. THERE NEEDS TO BE A CAGE AROUND THE TANK OR MOVE IT TO A SAFER PLACE. THIS IS SHARE STUPIDITY AND I DON'T THINK ANYONE CARES!
2016-04-07, Structure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JAYCO SENECA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE AWNING FUNCTIONED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 32,000. UPDATED 06/21/16*LJ UPDATED 10/31/2017*JS *TR

2008 Jayco Seneca questions

Does the 2008 Jayco Seneca have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2008 Jayco Seneca: Fire extinguisher may clog or fail to discharge in a fire; Electrical System; Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery:Cables; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Jayco Seneca?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (2), Electrical System (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2008 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.

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