Every 2018 Jayco Alante recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Electrical System · NHTSA 19V270000
Feb 4, 2019Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses and Circuit Breakers
- Problem
- Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Precept, 2016-2019 Alante and 2019 Precept Prestige motorhomes built on a Ford F53 chassis. The blower motor electrical circuit may be missing the 25amp fuse, possibly resulting in overheating of the wiring.
- Risk
- If the wiring in the circuit overheats, it can increase the risk of fire.
- Fix
- Jayco has notified owners, and dealers will install a 25amp fuse, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2019. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903432.
Full recall details for 19V270000 →Suspension · NHTSA 18V570000
Aug 30, 2018Suspension
- Problem
- Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2018 Jayco Alante vehicles. The leveling system hydraulic hoses may become damaged due to their location, resulting in a hydraulic fluid leak.
- Risk
- The leaking hydraulic fluid leak may spray onto the exhaust system, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 18V570000 →Equipment · NHTSA 18V451000
May 7, 2018Equipment:Other:Labels
- Problem
- Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jayco Alante, Precept, Seneca, Redhawk, and Melbourne motorhomes. The Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC) label incorrectly overstates the cargo capacity, potentially causing the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Wheels and Rims - Other than Passenger Cars."
- Risk
- An overloaded vehicle has an increased risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 18V451000 →Visibility · NHTSA 18V297000
Apr 5, 2018Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor
- Problem
- Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2018 Jayco Alante and 2018-2019 Jayco Precept vehicles. The windshield wiper system motor on these vehicles may fail when being operated in heavy snow or ice situations, thereby reducing driver visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."
- Risk
- Failure of the windshield wiper system can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 18V297000 →
2018 Jayco Alante complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Jayco Alante. Jayco has issued at least 9 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Visibility/Wiper2
- Structure1
- Unknown Or Other1
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (5)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (1)
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (1)
- Fuel System, Gasoline (1)
- Latches/Locks/Linkages (1)
- Structure (1)
Read Jayco Alante owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Jayco Alante. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“Driving when I heard a loud whisling, I check the driver side window but it was closed. I open and closed to ensure it wasn't the driver's side window. I pulled over at the next rest area and found the windshield has slipped out of the gasket. I drove very slow on the access road to get home.”
2018 JAYCO ALANTEOct 21, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11437622
“THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE SLAMS ACROSS THE WINDSHIELD AND IS DAMAGING THE WINDSHIELD WHEN EXCEEDING 36 MPH. THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION WHEN AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND NOT BEING ABLE TO MAINTAIN HIGHWAYS SPEEDS.”
2018 JAYCO ALANTEDec 16, 2019
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11289342
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