2017 Jayco Precept problems & recalls

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.

Problem: Jayco, inc. (jayco) is recalling certain 2017 precept motorhomes. the brake hydraulic electronic control units (hecu) on these vehicles may be missing valve block ball plugs, potentially causing a brake fluid leak or air ingestion during electronic brake distribution and/or abs activation.

Risk: A brake fluid leak or air ingestion can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Jayco will notify owners, and ford dealers will inspect the hydraulic block and replace the hecu if the ball plugs are present, free of charge. the recall began on february 16, 2018. owners may contact jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137.

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 2014-2018 precept motorhomes built on ford f53 chassis. the hydraulic lines may have been incorrectly routed too close to the exhaust without a heat shield.

Risk: Incorrect routing of the hydraulic line can cause the line to melt from the exhaust heat, resulting in a loss of braking, increasing the risk of a crash or fire.

Fix: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the hydraulic line routing as necessary and install a heat shield, 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 9903440.