2017 Jayco Alante problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2017 Jayco Alante.
Built on
- Ford Motorhome Chassis (Incomplete - Stripped Chassis): 6 of 6 decoded VINs · 0 NHTSA recalls filed by Ford for the 2017 Motorhome Chassis
Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints. For motorhomes, engine, brake and steering recalls are filed by the chassis maker and are not counted in the Jayco recalls above. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see both.
Recalls filed by Jayco
Seats #16V561000 · 2016 · 1,230 units
Problem: Jayco, inc. (jayco) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 alante and precept motorhomes manufactured october 13, 2014, to june 23, 2016. the affected vehicles have a driver seat that may loosen and detach from the seat base as a result of the seat having been swiveled around.
Risk: If the seat detaches from the seat base while vehicle is being driven, the operator may lose control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Jayco has notified owners, and dealers will install a jam nut on top of the seat base nut, free of charge. the recall began on august 16, 2016. owners may contact jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. jayco's number for this recall is 9903310.
Electrical System #19V270000 · 2019 · 4,519 units
Problem: Jayco, inc. (jayco) is recalling certain 2014-2019 precept, 2016-2019 alante and 2019 precept prestige motorhomes built on a ford f53 chassis. the blower motor electrical circuit may be missing the 25amp fuse, possibly resulting in overheating of the wiring.
Risk: If the wiring in the circuit overheats, it can increase the risk of fire.
Fix: Jayco has notified owners, and dealers will install a 25amp fuse, free of charge. the recall began april 16, 2019. owners may contact jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. jayco's number for this recall is 9903432.
Structure #19V706000 · 2019 · 190 units
Problem: Jayco, inc. (jayco) is recalling certain 2016-2017 alante motorhomes built on ford f53 chassis. a heat shield may have not have been installed, allowing the hydraulic lines to be exposed to excessive heat.
Risk: Excessive heat can melt hydraulic lines, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will install aftermarket heat shields to the chassis, free of charge. the recall began november 14, 2019. owners may contact jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. jayco's number for this recall is 9903442.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 7 NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified.
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FAQ
Does the 2017 Jayco Alante have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls filed by Jayco for the 2017 Alante. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2017 Jayco Alante problems?
In 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is structure.