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2005 Jayco Seneca problems

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Recalls
5
Service bulletins
1

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Recalls 5

EquipmentReported November 21, 2017 · 49,563 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling various 2002-2016 recreational vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit:
Risk
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Jayco will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1‑800‑283‑8267, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1‑855‑262‑3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.

Recall number 17V746000 · Recall details

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cablesReported May 7, 2008 · 1,673 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Jayco is recalling 1,673 my 2005-2008 seneca motor homes. An electrical short can occur if the battery cables were not tucked into the compartment in a manner that does not allow the cables to be pinched between the battery slide tray and the compartment door.
Risk
If this condition is not addressed, it may result in a fire, injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will relocate the battery cables to the rear battery and reposition a clamp to prevent pinching. The recall began on may 26, 2008. Owners may contact jayco at 1‑574‑825‑5861.

Recall number 08V209000 · Recall details

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systemsReported May 6, 2008 · 1,265 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Jayco is recalling 1,265 my 2005-2008 seneca '35gs' and my 2007-2008 greyhawk '33ds' and '32ss' motor homes. The conduit clamp on the copper liquid propane (lp) tube feeding the slide-0ut is incorrectly placed which may allow the copper tube to bend and possibly leak with the movement of the slide-out.
Risk
If the copper tube cracked, pressurized lp gas may escape into the compartment. This condition, if not addressed, may result in a fire, injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will relocate the conduit clamp and add a rubber grommet to allow adhesion. The recall began on may 26, 2008. Owners may contact jayco at 1‑574‑825‑5861.

Recall number 08V207000 · Recall details

Trailer hitchesReported January 4, 2007 · 1,271 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain motor homes, the distance from the rear cap to the hitch receiver encourages the use of longer ball mounts and/or extensions. The longer the ball mount and/or extensions used, the greater the forces that are applied to the fasteners that attach the hitch to the main chassis rails. These increased forces exceed the allowable forces permitted in the fasteners. When this happens, the fasteners may stretch, loosen, or break causing an unsafe towing condition or separation of the hitch from the motor home.
Risk
This could result in separation of the towed vehicle from the motor home which could result in a crash, injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will replace all mounting hardware with hardware of a higher grade. The recall began on january 22, 2007. Owners may contact jayco at 1‑800‑283‑8267.

Recall number 07V005000 · Recall details

Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dashReported March 30, 2006 · 183 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Certain motor homes built on chevrolet chassis were produced with a body wiring harness with no protective conduit in the area under the driver's feet to reduce the potential for harness wear. The body wiring harness includes sdm wiring that could be damaged from chafing and wear by the vehicle operators.
Risk
This could result in inadvertent air bag deployment. A person may receive minor injuries, such as abrasions, from contact with the bag.
Remedy
General motors/chevrolet division is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Chevrolet will inspect the wiring harness for potential damage, repair or replace the harness if required, and add conduit to all harnesses. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438 or jayco at 1‑800‑283‑8267.

Recall number 06V084000 · Recall details

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