The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·23V477000·Announced 2023-12-07

Jayco Seneca recreational vehicles recalled for windshield wiper linkage failure

Jayco is recalling certain 2021-2022 Seneca recreational vehicles because the windshield wiper arms may fail, reducing driver visibility and increasing crash risk. Owners should contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267 for a free inspection and replacement.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The windshield wiper failure is a safety-critical defect affecting driver visibility, but no injuries or deaths have been reported. Per the rubric, theoretical hazards without documented harm score at most 3 (High).

Plain-English summary

Jayco, Inc. is recalling certain 2021-2022 Seneca recreational vehicles due to defective windshield wiper linkages. The windshield wiper arms may fail, reducing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

Owners of affected vehicles should contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267 to arrange service. Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper arms as necessary at no cost. Notification letters were mailed on August 11, 2023.

For additional information, owners may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
2021 JAYCO SENECA
Brand
JAYCO
Manufacturer
Jayco, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
  • wiper-failure
  • visibility-impairment
Affected units
1,205

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (4)

  • SENECA
  • ACCOLADE
  • SENECA PRESTIGE
  • ACCOLADE XL

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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