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Jayco Seneca Recall 20V796: Leveling pump may detach and leak fluid, raising crash risk

NHTSA campaign 20V796, reported December 17, 2020, 1,705 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The mounting brackets for the hydraulic pump and reservoir of the automatic leveling system may fail. If that happens, the components can contact the ground.

Ground contact can cause the pump and reservoir to detach or leak hydraulic fluid, which increases the risk of a crash.

Jayco will notify owners, and authorized dealers will install an updated support bracket at no cost. Owners can contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267 and reference recall number 9903529. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 20V796Jayco, Inc.
Component
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER; EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Problem
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Seneca Class C motorhomes. The mounting brackets for the leveling system hydraulic pump and reservoir may fail, allowing the components to contact the ground.
Risk
Contact with the ground may cause the pump and reservoir to detach or leak hydraulic fluids, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will install an updated support bracket. The recall began February 12, 2021. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903529.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Jayco Seneca201520162017201820192020