2020 Jayco Precept problems & recalls

Problem: Jayco, inc. (jayco) is recalling certain 2020 motorized alante, greyhawk, melbourne, precept, redhawk, seneca, accolade, emblem, esteem, odyssey, qwest, and vision recreational vehicles. the adhesive bond between the glass and the metal hinge frame of the frameless crank out vent and egress windows may fail which would then allow the glass to detach and fall out.

Risk: If the window glass detaches while the vehicle is moving it could become a projectile, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

Fix: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the frameless windows for proper adhesive bond strength, replacing the windows as necessary, free of charge. this recall began june 15, 2020. owners may contact jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. jayco's number for this recall is 9901508.

Problem: Jayco, inc. (jayco) is recalling certain 2020-2021 jayco alante, precept, entegra vision, 2021 jayco precept prestige, entegra vision xl, and emblem motorhomes built on a ford f-53 chassis. the engine covers may not contain sufficient heat insulation, causing the interior surface temperatures to be excessive.

Risk: Excessive surface temperatures can increase the risk of injury to the occupants.

Fix: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional insulation insert, and a foam seal on the outer edge of the cover, free of charge. the recall began december 28, 2020. owners may contact jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. jayco's number for this recall is 9903527.

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.

Problem: Jayco, inc. (jayco) is recalling certain 2020-2022 jayco precept motorhomes. the heat shield beneath the storage compartment may not be long enough, which can allow the heat from the exhaust system to melt the storage compartment.

Risk: A storage compartment that melts can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: Dealers will extend the heat shield, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed june 27, 2022. owners may contact jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267.