Jayco 2018 Alante Suspension Recall: Hydraulic Leak Fire Risk
Jayco recalls 2018 Alante vehicles with damaged hydraulic hoses that may leak fluid, risking fire if it contacts exhaust. Owners must have hoses inspected and replaced free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The leaking hydraulic fluid leak may spray onto the exhaust system, increasing the risk of a fire.
What happened, in plain English
Jayco is recalling certain 2018 Alante vehicles because hydraulic hoses can become damaged, causing fluid leaks that may spray onto the exhaust and start a fire. This hazard requires immediate attention to prevent fire risks. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225059-jayco-2018-alante-suspension-recall-hydraulic-leak-fire-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225059-jayco-2018-alante-suspension-recall-hydraulic-leak-fire-risk · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V570000
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“Jayco 2018 Alante Suspension Recall: Hydraulic Leak Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225059-jayco-2018-alante-suspension-recall-hydraulic-leak-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V570000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V570000).
Why it’s dangerous
Damaged hydraulic hoses can leak hydraulic fluid, which may spray onto the exhaust system. This fluid can ignite, causing a fire if it contacts hot exhaust components.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Jayco Alante vehicles with damaged hydraulic hoses are most at risk. The recall affects vehicles purchased between September 2018 and the recall start date.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2018 Jayco Alante has hydraulic hoses that appear damaged or leaking. The recall began September 13, 2018, so vehicles purchased around that time are included.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Jayco Customer Service
Call 1-800-517-9137 to get your vehicle inspected and have damaged hoses replaced at no cost.
Have Hoses Inspected and Replaced
Dealers will inspect and replace any damaged hydraulic hoses for free as part of the recall.
What NHTSA says to do
Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the location of hoses and replace any damaged hoses, free of charge. The recall began September 13, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903407.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 14 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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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 #18V570000 (August 30, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 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.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.