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2021 Jayco Seneca

Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues

Engine and engine cooling is the leading concern among 1 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 5th highest complaint count among 6 Seneca model years with reports.

Complaints by model year
  4. 1
Primary concernEngine and engine cooling1 reports · 100% of complaints
Owner complaints1Filed with NHTSA
Recall relationship4 safety recallsNHTSA campaign records

What owners report most often

  1. Engine and engine cooling1
  2. Fuel/propulsion system1
  3. Visibility/wiper1

Recalls and investigations

  1. Visibility, windshield wiper/washer, linkagesJul 12, 2023

    Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Entegra Coach Accolade, Accolade XL, Jayco Seneca, and Seneca Prestige recreational vehicles. The windshield wipers may fail, resulting in reduced driver visibility.

    Reduced driver visibility increases the risk of a crash.

    Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper arms, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2023. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267.

    Campaign 23V477000 on NHTSA.gov

  2. Tires, valveMar 3, 2022

    Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Seneca, Seneca Prestige, Entegra Accolade and Accolade XL motorhomes. The tire valve stem extension for the inner wheel may come into contact with the outer wheel rim opening and become damaged.

    Damage to the valve stem extension may result in a loss of tire pressure of the inner wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Daimler Trucks North America, LLC will remove the inner valve stem extension and stabilizer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2022. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is FL912 21V-921.

    Campaign 22V121000 on NHTSA.gov

  3. Steering, linkages, tie rod assemblyFeb 3, 2022

    Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Entegra Coach Accolade, Accolade XL, Jayco Seneca and Seneca Prestige Class C motorhomes. The steering arm and tie rod bolts may have a defective seam that can fracture.

    A fractured bolt may cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Daimler Trucks North America will replace the tie rod arm bolts and steering arm bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2022. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 21V-256/21E029.

    Campaign 22V059000 on NHTSA.gov

  4. Steering, linkages, tie rod assemblyFeb 2, 2022

    Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Entegra Coach Accolade, Accolade XL, Jayco Seneca, and Seneca Prestige Class C motorhomes. The tie rod clamps may be loose, which could result in loose tie rod ends that could break or detach.

    Detached or broken tie rod ends can result in steering loss, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Daimler Truck dealers will replace the tie rod clamp bolts and nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 15, 2022. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 21V-369.

    Campaign 22V053000 on NHTSA.gov

Representative owner complaints: engine and engine cooling

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  1. Engine and engine cooling, Fuel/propulsion system, Visibility/wiper, May 14, 2021

    THE CONTACT OWNS A 2021 JAYCO SENECA PRESTIGE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, SHE SMELLED DIESEL FUMES INSIDE THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED RICK'S RV CHICAGO (4360 W JEFFERSON ST, JOLIET, IL 60431, (815)725-4061) AND MADE THE DEALER AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE MOTORHOME WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 8,915