Jayco 2014-2018 Precept Motorhomes: Brake Line Heat Risk
Jayco recalls 2014-2018 Precept motorhomes with hydraulic lines too close to exhaust. Incorrect routing can cause line melt, loss of braking, and crash/fire risk. Free fix available.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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.
What happened, in plain English
Jayco is recalling certain 2014-2018 Precept motorhomes due to hydraulic lines that may be too close to the exhaust. This can cause the line to melt from heat, leading to loss of braking and increased crash or fire risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225062-jayco-2014-2018-precept-motorhomes-brake-line-heat-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225062-jayco-2014-2018-precept-motorhomes-brake-line-heat-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V705000
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“Jayco 2014-2018 Precept Motorhomes: Brake Line Heat Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225062-jayco-2014-2018-precept-motorhomes-brake-line-heat-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #19V705000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V705000).
Why it’s dangerous
The hydraulic lines may be routed too close to the exhaust without a heat shield. This allows exhaust heat to melt the line, causing loss of braking power. Without brakes, the vehicle could crash or catch fire.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2014-2018 Jayco Precept motorhomes built on Ford F53 chassis are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the heat shield fix are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2014-2018 Precept motorhome was built on a Ford F53 chassis. The recall started November 14, 2019, and affects vehicles with hydraulic lines too close to the exhaust.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Jayco Customer Service
Call 1-800-517-9137 to get the free fix for your vehicle.
Get the Heat Shield Fix
Dealers will inspect and install a heat shield to protect the hydraulic line from exhaust heat.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 8 months.
- 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 #19V705000 (March 10, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 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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