- The 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.
- 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 fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2016 Jayco Seneca Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2016 Jayco Seneca have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in December 2020 for the integrated jack / leveler / stabilizer.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Seneca year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2016 Jayco Seneca recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2016 Jayco Seneca yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Jayco Seneca: every year compared
All Seneca years2016 Jayco Seneca vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Jayco Seneca | 0 | 1 | A | |
| 2016 Jayco Precept | 5 | 4 | B | Compare |
| 2016 Jayco Alante Class A 31L | 2 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 2016 Jayco Greyhawk | 1 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Jayco Redhawk | 1 | 5 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2016 Jayco Seneca
Does the 2016 Jayco Seneca have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2016 Jayco Seneca: integrated jack / leveler / stabilizer (December 2020). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2016 Jayco Seneca had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2016 Jayco Seneca a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 86 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Jayco Seneca year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Jayco Seneca years have the most complaints?
2006 (4), 2007 (4), 2008 (3). See every Jayco Seneca year compared.
What should I do if my 2016 Jayco Seneca has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data