Campaign 22V-053

Tie rod clamps may be loose, which could result in loose tie rod ends that could break or detach

Defect summary

Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Entegra Coach Accolade, Accolade XL, Jayco Seneca, and Seneca Prestige Class C motorhomes. The tie rod clamps may be loose, which could result in loose tie rod ends that could break or detach.

Consequence

Detached or broken tie rod ends can result in steering loss, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Daimler Truck dealers will replace the tie rod clamp bolts and nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 15, 2022. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 21V-369.

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 22V053000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

4 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about steering on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 22V-053
Make	Model	Model years
Entegra	Accolade	2021 to 2022
Entegra	Accolade XL	2021 to 2022
Jayco	Seneca	2021 to 2022
Jayco	Seneca Prestige	2021 to 2022

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.

Investigation

No NHTSA investigation is linked to this recall

Most recalls are started by the manufacturer. This one lists "Manufacturer" as its origin.

Before the recall

No service bulletins on this component preceded the recall

Distinct manufacturer communications on the same component group, make, model and model year in the 24 months before the report date.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications file.

Service bulletins

24V-161 Feb 29, 2024
Steering gear may have foreign material inside the gear that could build pressure within the system, resulting in a loss of power steering assist
22V-290 May 3, 2022
Inadequate connection between the power steering pressure line and the brake Hydroboost unit may result in a sudden loss of power steering fluid
22V-059 Feb 3, 2022
Steering arm and tie rod bolts may have a defective seam that can fracture
21V-885 Nov 16, 2021
Machining defect may cause pressure to build in the power steering pump and break the shaft seal, resulting in a loss of power steering assist
19V-625 Aug 28, 2019
Upper and lower steering shaft bolts may have been insufficiently tightened, allowing the steering column shaft to come loose