JAYCO ALANTE (2019) recall — Equipment
Jayco is recalling 2018-2019 Alante motorhomes with incorrect cargo capacity labels that may cause vehicle overload and crash risk. Owners must contact Jayco for a corrected label.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An overloaded vehicle has an increased risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Jayco is recalling certain 2018-2019 Alante motorhomes because their cargo capacity labels incorrectly overstate the vehicle's ability to carry weight. This could lead to the vehicle being overloaded, increasing crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224051-jayco-alante-2019-recall-overloaded-risk-from-incorrect-cargo-capacity.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224051-jayco-alante-2019-recall-overloaded-risk-from-incorrect-cargo-capacity · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V451000
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“Jayco Alante 2019 Recall: Overloaded Risk from Incorrect Cargo Capacity Label.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224051-jayco-alante-2019-recall-overloaded-risk-from-incorrect-cargo-capacity. Based on NHTSA recall #18V451000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V451000).
Why it’s dangerous
The cargo capacity label shows a higher weight limit than the vehicle can safely handle. When overloaded, the vehicle may become unstable and crash, especially during normal use like carrying heavy items.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018-2019 Jayco Alante motorhomes are affected. Motorhome users who frequently carry heavy loads are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for a Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC) label on the motorhome. The recall covers 2018-2019 models of Jayco Alante, Precept, Seneca, Redhawk, and Melbourne motorhomes.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Jayco
Call 1-800-517-9137 to get a corrected CCC label for your motorhome.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The cargo capacity label incorrectly overstates the vehicle's weight limit, potentially causing overload and increasing crash risk.
How do I know if my motorhome is affected?
Check for a Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC) label on your 2018-2019 Jayco Alante, Precept, Seneca, Redhawk, or Melbourne motorhome.
What should I do if I have the recalled motorhome?
Contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137 to get a corrected CCC label for free.
Contact Jayco
We’ve drafted a message you can send Jayco to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V451000 — Jayco Jayco Hello, I own a Jayco that is covered by recall 18V451000 from Jayco. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V451000 (May 7, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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