Jayco 2017 Precept Motorhomes: Brake Fluid Leak Risk
Jayco is recalling 2017 Precept motorhomes with potential brake fluid leaks due to missing valve block ball plugs. Owners should contact Jayco for free brake system inspection.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A brake fluid leak or air ingestion can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Jayco is recalling certain 2017 Precept motorhomes because brake fluid leaks could increase stopping distance and cause crashes. Affected vehicles need a free inspection by Ford dealers to fix missing valve plugs. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226081-jayco-2017-precept-motorhomes-brake-fluid-leak-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226081-jayco-2017-precept-motorhomes-brake-fluid-leak-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V078000
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“Jayco 2017 Precept Motorhomes: Brake Fluid Leak Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226081-jayco-2017-precept-motorhomes-brake-fluid-leak-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V078000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V078000).
Why it’s dangerous
Missing valve block ball plugs in the brake system can cause brake fluid leaks or air ingestion. This leads to longer stopping distances, increasing crash risk during sudden braking events.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Jayco Precept motorhomes are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the fix may face longer stopping distances in emergencies.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2017 Precept motorhome has missing valve block ball plugs in the hydraulic brake system. The recall started February 16, 2018, and applies to vehicles sold between 2017 and 2018.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Jayco
Call 1-800-517-9137 to get notified about the free brake system inspection.
Get Free Inspection
Ford dealers will inspect the hydraulic block and replace the HECU if ball plugs are missing.
What NHTSA says to do
Jayco will notify owners, and Ford dealers will inspect the hydraulic block and replace the HECU if the ball plugs are present, free of charge. The recall began on February 16, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 17 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 #18V078000 (January 30, 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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