JAYCO PRECEPT (2019) recall — Visibility
Jayco recalls 2018-2019 Precept vehicles with faulty wiper systems that may reduce visibility in heavy snow/ice, increasing crash risk. Owners must get free relay pack replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Failure of the windshield wiper system can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Jayco is recalling certain 2018-2019 Precept vehicles because their windshield wiper system can fail in heavy snow or ice, reducing driver visibility and increasing crash risk. This affects vehicles that don't meet federal safety standards for windshield wipers. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224055-jayco-2019-precept-wiper-system-failure-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224055-jayco-2019-precept-wiper-system-failure-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V297000
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“Jayco 2019 Precept: Wiper System Failure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224055-jayco-2019-precept-wiper-system-failure-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V297000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V297000).
Why it’s dangerous
The windshield wiper motor may fail when operating in heavy snow or ice conditions, causing reduced driver visibility. This failure violates federal safety standards for windshield wiper systems and could lead to crashes.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Jayco Alante and 2018-2019 Jayco Precept vehicles are affected. Drivers in areas with heavy snow or ice are at higher risk due to potential wiper system failure.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2018-2019 Jayco Precept vehicles or 2018 Jayco Alante models. The recall began on June 29, 2018, and applies to vehicles sold in the U.S.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Jayco Customer Service
Call 1-800-517-9137 to schedule a free wiper module replacement with a new relay pack.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The windshield wiper motor may fail in heavy snow or ice, reducing driver visibility and violating federal safety standards.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your vehicle is affected if it's a 2018 Jayco Alante or 2018-2019 Jayco Precept model purchased after June 29, 2018.
What should I do if I have this vehicle?
Jayco will replace the wiper module with a new relay pack at no cost. Contact customer service at 1-800-517-9137 to schedule the replacement.
Contact Jayco
We’ve drafted a message you can send Jayco to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V297000 — Jayco Jayco Hello, I own a Jayco that is covered by recall 18V297000 from Jayco. The official recall notice states: 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. 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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Where this comes from
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 #18V297000 (April 5, 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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