Vehicle recall 08V209000 · May 7, 2008
2005-2008 Jayco Seneca
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…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Notes
- Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V209000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 7, 2008
- Filed by
- JAYCO, INC.
- Owner notification
- May 26, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,673
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Jayco Seneca (2005-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
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