December 17, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V796000
Leveling System Mounting Bracket May Fail
Contact with the ground may cause the pump and reservoir to detach or leak hydraulic fluids, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V796
Manufacturer Jayco
, Inc.
Components EQUIPMENT
Summary
Jayco
, Inc. (Jayco
) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Seneca Class C motorhomes. The mounting brackets for the leveling system hydraulic pump and reservoir may fail, allowing the components to contact the ground.
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.
Hydraulic Leveling System – Pump & Reservoir Support Bracket
| Bulletin Type: | Safety Recall | Publication Date: | 2/12/2021
Revised 2/17/2021 | |
| Bulletin #(s): | 20V-796 US Units
2021-001 CN Units | Make: | Jayco | |
| Job Code(s): | 9903529 | Model(s): | Seneca | |
| Flat Rate(s): | 1 Hour | Model Year(s): | 2015-2020 Revision |
| Incident: | The support bracket for the hydraulic pump and reservoir can break; which would allow the pump and reservoir to fall and potentially make contact with the ground, increasing risk of an accident and/or property damage. |
| Affected Units: | Specific units with a hydraulic system installed by Jayco |
| Parts Kit Contents: | Parts Kit #: 20V-796 |
| 1 – Shim Kit (3 pieces) 2 ½” x 4 ½” x 16 GA Galv. Steel
1 – Plate, pump support 1 – Bracket, Pump support 1 – Bolt, Hex cap 7/16”-14 x 3 ½” GR5 Zinc 1 – Nut, Hex 7/16”-14 GR5 Zinc 2 – Washer, Flat 7/16” Dia. 1 – Washer, Lock split 7/16” Dia. Zinc 4 – Nut, Hex 3/8-16 GR5 Zinc 4 – Washer, Lock split 3/8” Dia. Zinc 4 – Bolt, Hex cap 3/8” 16 GR5 Zinc | |
| Misc. Tools & Supplies: | Drill
Drill Bits: 7/16”, 3/8” & 1/4” Metric Sockets: 19mm & 14mm US Sockets 9/16” & 3/4” socket End Wrench 9/16” & 3/4” or adjustable wrench Grease pencil ü Center punch Tape measure |
INSPECTION
Validate the VIN of the unit is listed in the affected recall scope. Inspect Hydraulic hoses and connection for damage or leaks.
INSTRUCTIONS
Chock the motor home wheels prior to starting the repair.
Locate the leveling pump bracket (approximately) in the center of the motor home between the frame rails.
- Using a ¾” socket and wrench, remove the exhaust hanger bolts and the rear hangers bolts “Circled” in picture shown to gain access to the work area.
- Install the flat hanger bracket at the rear of the exhaust as shown in the picture to the right.
- Loosen tail pipe U-bolt. Pull the exhaust pipe out approximately 3-4” so you can access the frame rail with a drill. Tighten the U-bolt enough to keep it out of the way during the drilling process.
- Using a center punch, mark the bottom rail 1” in from the edge of the rail and centered under the pump bracket.
Using a drill with a 1/4” bit, drill a pilot hole through the frame and continuing through the existing pump bracket.
NOTE: Make sure all wiring is clear of the drill bit as it clears the pump bracket.
Using the drill and a 7/16” drill bit, drill through the 1/4” pilot hole, again making sure you miss the wiring with the drill bit.
- Check to see if there is a gap between the frame rail and the pump bracket. If there is a gap, install shim(s) provided in the gap. The number of shims required will vary depending on the size of the gap. If there is no gap, no shims are required.
- Position the new bracket support over the bracket and frame rail; the notch (A) in the picture, should be tight against the frame rail.
- Install the 7/16” bolt and flat washer from the top of the pump bracket. Install the flat washer; lock washer and nut on the bolt.
- Using the 3/4” socket on the nut and the open-end wrench on the bolt head, tighten the nut. Make sure the nut is tight and at least two threads protrude past the nut.
- Using the holes in the bracket support as a template, drill (4) 3/8” Dia. holes into the existing pump bracket. Install (4) 3/8” bolts, washers and nuts. Using a 9/16” socket on the nut, and the open-end wrench on the bolt head, tighten the (4) nuts. Make sure they are tight.
- Loosen the U-bolt on the exhaust pipe and return the pipe to the original position. Re-install both hanger bolts. Tighten both hanger bolts and the U-bolt. Make sure the nuts on all parts are tight.
| Jayco incorporate such changes in previously manufactured product. Jayco |
| 903 South Main Street • P.O. Box 460 • Middlebury, IN 46540 |
SEOCONTENT-START
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
This Notice Applies to Your Recreational Vehicle «unit_serial_»
Dear Valued Customer:
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Jayco
has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exits in certain 2017-2020 Seneca motorhomes manufactured with a hydraulic leveling system.
The supporting structure for the hydraulic leveling system pump and reservoir may fail. Failure could potentially allow the pump and reservoir to contact the ground, which may result in either a complete separation and/or the possibility of hydraulic fluid loss, increasing the risk of a crash and/or property damage.
The supporting structure for the leveling system’s hydraulic pump and reservoir requires additional support to prevent failure. The parts required for the remedy will be available to servicing Dealers March 1, 2021. The remedy is free of charge and will take approximately 1 hour to complete.
Please contact your Dealer and set an appoinmtent for this remedy.
If you had this repair completed prior to receipt of this recall notice, you may be eligible to receive reimbursement for the cost of obtaining a pre-notification remedy of the problem associated with this recall.
If you take your recreational vehicle to your dealer on the agreed service date and the dealer does not remedy this condition on that date or within three (3) days, please contact our Customer Service Department at 800-517-9137. If you are unable to get this safety defect remedied without charge and/or within a reasonable amount of time after contacting your dealer and Jayco
customer service, you may want to contact NHTSA. To submit a written complaint, contact the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590; or call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153): or go to https://www.safercar.gov.
We certainly regret this inconvenience; however, your safety is our most important priority.
Sincerely,
Compliance Management
Jayco
Motorized
Safety Recall: 20V-796
February 12, 2021
Reason for this recall
What we need you to do
Recall Remedy
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IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
This Notice Applies to Your Recreational Vehicle «unit_serial_»
Dear Valued Customer:
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Jayco
has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exits in certain 2015-2020 Seneca motorhomes manufactured with a hydraulic leveling system.
The supporting structure for the hydraulic leveling system pump and reservoir may fail. Failure could potentially allow the pump and reservoir to contact the ground, which may result in either a complete separation and/or the possibility of hydraulic fluid loss, increasing the risk of a crash and/or property damage.
The supporting structure for the leveling system’s hydraulic pump and reservoir requires additional support to prevent failure. The parts required for the remedy will be available to servicing Dealers March 1, 2021. The remedy is free of charge and will take approximately 1 hour to complete.
Please contact your Dealer and set an appoinmtent for this remedy.
Federal regulations require that any vehicle lessor receiving this recall notice must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten days.
If you had this repair completed prior to receipt of this recall notice, you may be eligible to receive reimbursement for the cost of obtaining a pre-notification remedy of the problem associated with this recall.
If you take your recreational vehicle to your dealer on the agreed service date and the dealer does not remedy this condition on that date or within three (3) days, please contact our Customer Service Department at 800-517-9137. If you are unable to get this safety defect remedied without charge and/or within a reasonable amount of time after contacting your dealer and Jayco
customer service, you may want to contact NHTSA. To submit a written complaint, contact the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590; or call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153): or go to https://www.safercar.gov.
We certainly regret this inconvenience; however, your safety is our most important priority.
Sincerely,
Compliance Management
Jayco
Motorized
Safety Recall: 20V-796
February 12, 2021
Reason for this recall
What we need you to do
Recall Remedy
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IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
Dear Valued Dealer:
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Jayco
has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exits in certain 2016-2021 Seneca and Seneca Prestige motorhomes manufactured with a hydraulic leveling system.
The supporting structure for the hydraulic leveling system pump and reservoir may fail. Failure could potentially allow the pump and reservoir to contact the ground, which may result in either a complete separation and/or the possibility of hydraulic fluid loss, increasing the risk of a crash and/or property damage.
The supporting structure for the leveling system’s hydraulic pump and reservoir requires additional support to prevent failure. Parts to perform recall remedy are available March 1, 2021. All pertinent information regarding this recall is available under the Applications > Recalls section of the website.
Our records show the following unit is affected by this recall, and is part of the current inventory at your Dealership.
VIN
Before placing an order for the Recall Parts Kit, please confirm the unit serial number requires the Recall Remedy, using CASE RECALL LINES in Jayco
Partners. The Instructions for the Recall Remedy are available under the Case Recall 20V-796 (US) and 2021-001 (CN) attachments.
Federal law requires the Recall Remedy completed on this unit prior to customer delivery.
If you sold this unit recently, please contact the owner immediately to inform them of this recall. In addition, please register this unit by submitting the Warranty Registration information. Federal regulations require that any vehicle lessor receiving this recall notice must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten days.
We certainly regret this inconvenience; however, our Customers’ safety is our most important priority.
Sincerely,
Compliance Management
Jayco
Motorized
Safety Recall: 20V-796
February 12, 2021
Reason for Recall r this recall
What we need you to do
Recall Remedy
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SEOCONTENT-END
5 Affected Products
Vehicle
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| JAYCO | SENECA | 2016-2020 |
14 Associated Documents
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2021-1
RCLQRT-20V796-2767.PDF 211.132KB
Recall 573 Report – Amendment 3
RCLRPT-20V796-3642.PDF 213.721KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-20V796-7957.pdf 780.664KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-20V796-2734.pdf 780.757KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-20V796-1937.pdf 161.62KB
Recall 573 Report – Amendment 3
RCLRPT-20V796-5115.PDF 213.721KB
Recall 573 Report – Amendment 1
RCLRPT-20V796-1948.PDF 213.676KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
RCMN-20V796-2943.pdf 139.792KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-20V796-4136.pdf 161.384KB
Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2021-2
RCLQRT-20V796-0628.PDF 211.23KB
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2021-1
RCLQRT-20V796-0487.PDF 211.133KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-20V796-7346.pdf 245.155KB
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-20V796-7130.PDF 213.703KB
Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2021-3
RCLQRT-20V796-2284.PDF 211.316KB
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