2019 Jayco Alante problems & recalls

Problem: Jayco, inc. (jayco) is recalling certain 2018-2019 jayco alante, precept, seneca, redhawk, and melbourne motorhomes. the cargo carrying capacity (ccc) label incorrectly overstates the cargo capacity, potentially causing the vehicle to be overloaded. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 120, "wheels and rims - other than passenger cars."

Risk: An overloaded vehicle has an increased risk of a crash.

Fix: Jayco will notify owners, and will provided a corrected ccc label, free of charge. the recall began on august 22, 2018. owners may contact jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. jayco's number for this recall is 9903405.

Problem: Jayco, inc. (jayco) is recalling certain 2019 jayco alante and precept motorhomes. when traveling at highway speeds, the windshield wiper arms may lift away from the windshield when the wiper speed setting is on high, decreasing the wiper's ability to clear the windshield. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 104, "windshield wiping and washing systems."

Risk: The driver's reduced visibility can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Jayco has notified owners, and dealers will replace the wiper system, free of charge. the recall began on july 30, 2018. owners may contact jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. jayco's number for this recall is 9903403.

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.

Problem: Jayco, inc. (jayco) is recalling certain 2019-2020 jayco alante, precept, greyhawk, redhawk, entegra esteem, and odyssey motorhomes equipped with dometic 3 burner cooking stoves. the saddle valve securing bolt may be overtightened, possibly damaging the o-ring seal and causing a continuous gas leak.

Risk: A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: Jayco will notify owners, and dometic service centers will install a remedy kit of gaskets, washers, thread locker bolts, and two round orange labels, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed on may 3, 2021. owners may contact jayco customer service at 1-617-776-0344. jayco's number for this recall is 9903566.