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2019 Jayco Seneca

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Mar 4, 2025
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Mar 3, 2022
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 3 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2019 Jayco Seneca, most frequently naming the body & structure and suspension categories. 3 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 7 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Body & structure150.0%
  • Suspension150.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

3 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
22V121000

TIRES:VALVE

Mar 3, 2022
2,643 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: Damage to the valve stem extension may result in a loss of tire pressure of the inner wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: 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.
Jayco, Inc.Manufacturer number FL912 21V-921View on NHTSA.gov
20V796000

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER; EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Dec 17, 2020
1,705 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: Contact with the ground may cause the pump and reservoir to detach or leak hydraulic fluids, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.
Jayco, Inc.Manufacturer number 9903529View on NHTSA.gov
18V451000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Jul 5, 2018
49 units potentially affected
The defect: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jayco Alante, Precept, Seneca, Redhawk, and Melbourne motorhomes. The Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC) label incorrectly overstates the cargo capacity, potentially causing the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Wheels and Rims - Other than Passenger Cars."
The risk: An overloaded vehicle has an increased risk of a crash.
The remedy: Jayco will notify owners, and will provided a corrected CCC label, free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903405.
Jayco, Inc.Manufacturer number 9903405View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Body & structure
Filed Mar 4, 2025

The seems on the can where the truck frame and RV frame come together were needing additional support and in my case support as there was no attempt from side to side swaying on the vertical seems. I had to bolt through the vertical seems with bolts and a piece of metal. Construction had to be done and done by me since I bought the coach used. I also had to reinforce the water tank as it was just sitting on plastic. This plastic was sitting on top of the wiring harness for the truck. It was also sitting on the propane line for the water heater. Could have resulted in a fire. Again since I bought the coach used and dealership told me to go pound sand.

NHTSA ID
11646148
Incident
May 1, 2024
Filed Sep 6, 2021

DEF header failure/ engine derate on hwy in traffic. Not fun

NHTSA ID
11431898
Incident
Apr 14, 2020
Suspension
Filed Jan 7, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 JAYCO SENECA. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO LONG ISLAND FREIGHTLINER (1365 LAKELAND AVE, BOHEMIA, NY 11716) TO BE REPAIRED BECAUSE THE BEARINGS FAILED. THE MOTOR HOME WAS THEN TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO HAVE A SPACER BOLTED THAT HELD THE CONTROL ARM HANGER BEARING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE MOTOR HOME WAS STILL NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,700.

NHTSA ID
11297594
Incident
Jan 6, 2020
Mileage
4,700 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

SRP 22-074

STRUCTURE

Standard repair procedure (SRP) - Filon roof damage repair instructions.

SRP 22-064

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

ENTRANCE DOOR MAGNETIC HOLDER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.

INC 22-067

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

JAYCO AND ENTEGRA COACH STORAGE TIPS. INSTRUCTIONS FOR STORING JAYCO AND ENTEGRA COACH DIESEL PUSHERS.

INC 21-038

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER

Equalizer leveling jack manual override procedure. INSTRUCTIONS FOR OVERRIDE MODE ON EQUALIZER LEVELING SYSTEM.

INC 20-007

EQUIPMENT

Informational bulletin for repair that requires the removal of pullout cabinet extension drawers.

19-025

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Baggage doors may leaking due to incorrect O-ring installed in handle

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Jayco Seneca by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2027010—
2026000—
2025000—
2024000—
2023230—
2022350—
2021140—
2020130—
2019Viewing330—
2018030—
2017210—
2016010—
2015020—
2014030—
2013030—
2012020—
2011010—
2010020—
2009010—
2008340—
2007440—
2006440—
2005050—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.