2018 Jayco Precept problems & recalls

Problem: Jayco, inc. (jayco) is recalling certain 2018 jayco alante and 2018-2019 jayco precept vehicles. the windshield wiper system motor on these vehicles may fail when being operated in heavy snow or ice situations, thereby reducing driver visibility. 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: Failure of the windshield wiper system can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper module with a new relay pack, free of charge. the recall began on june 29, 2018. owners may contact jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. jayco's number for this recall is 9903378.

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 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.