NHTSA vehicle safety data

2019 Jayco Seneca Recalls & Complaints

The 2019 Jayco Seneca has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Jayco dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2019 Jayco Seneca. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2019 Jayco Seneca owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Jayco Seneca, describing incidents dated January 6, 2020 to May 1, 2024.

Most-cited components

  • Unknown or Other 2 complaints
  • Structure 1 complaint
  • Suspension 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11646148 · Filed

    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…

  • ODI #11431898 · Filed

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

  • ODI #11297594 · Filed

    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…

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Damaged Valve Stem May Cause Loss of Tire Pressure

NHTSA #22V121000 · Tires — Valve · NHTSA notice

Reported March 3, 2022 · Jayco, Inc.

Potentially affected: 2,643 vehicles

Jayco campaign FL912 21V-921 · Owners notified April 28, 2022

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Leveling System Mounting Bracket May Fail

NHTSA #20V796000 · Equipment — Mechanical — Integrated Jack/Leveler/Stabilizer · NHTSA notice

Reported December 17, 2020 · Jayco, Inc.

Potentially affected: 1,705 vehicles

Repair completion: 30.5% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Jayco campaign 9903529 · Owners notified February 12, 2021

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

Contact with the ground may cause the pump and reservoir to detach or leak hydraulic fluids, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Incorrect Cargo Capacity Information/FMVSS 120

NHTSA #18V451000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice

Reported July 5, 2018 · Jayco, Inc.

Potentially affected: 49 vehicles

Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Jayco campaign 9903405 · Owners notified August 22, 2018 · Vehicles built February 1, 2018 – March 23, 2018 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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."

Safety consequence

An overloaded vehicle has an increased risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

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.

Other Jayco Seneca model years

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