Every 2015 Jayco Precept recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 19V705000
Mar 10, 2019Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Hydraulic:Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
- Problem
- Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Precept motorhomes built on Ford F53 chassis. The hydraulic lines may have been incorrectly routed too close to the exhaust without a heat shield.
- Risk
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 19V705000 →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 →Equipment · NHTSA 17V746000
Nov 21, 2017Equipment
- Problem
- Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling various 2002-2016 recreational vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V746-9524.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
- Risk
- In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Jayco will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.
Full recall details for 17V746000 →Seats · NHTSA 14V502000
Aug 14, 2014Seats
- Problem
- Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Precept motorhomes manufactured January 3, 2013, to July 14, 2014. Due to the routing and inadequate protection of the wiring for the driver's and passenger's electric seats, the wires may get damaged by the seats moving up and down, and back and forth.
- Risk
- Damaged wires may short, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the electric seat wires and install an additional 10 amp circuit breaker, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267.
Full recall details for 14V502000 →
2015 Jayco Precept complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Jayco Precept. Jayco has issued at least 5 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
- Electrical System1
- Exterior Lighting1
- Visibility/Wiper1
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (2)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (1)
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (1)
- Structure (1)
What people reported
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Jayco Precept. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“Wipers not working and no replacement part made anymore. My wiper relay module went bad and the wipers are not working. I contacted Jayco and was told to order a aftermarket harness and modify it. No servicing dealer will do this for me, making the rv a unsafe to drive in rain conditions.”
2015 JAYCO PRECEPTMay 22, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11662590
“2015 JAYCO MOTOR HOME. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AMPERAGE FUSE SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE CALLS FOR TAKING OUT A 40 AMPERAGE FUSE TO REPLACE IT WITH A 25 AMPERAGE FUSE , BUT THERE IS NO 25 AMPERAGE FUSE. THE ONLY OPTIONS ARE 20 OR 30 AMPERAGE.”
2015 JAYCO PRECEPTSep 4, 2019
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11245717
“ON OUR FIRST TRIP ACROSS COUNTRY IN OUR NEW PRECEPT 35UN, WE DISCOVERED A SEVERE HEAD LIGHT ISSUE. THE HEADLIGHTS WERE POINTED DOWN STRAIGHT AT THE PAVEMENT ABOUT 15 FEET OFF THE FRONT OF THE COACH. I HAD TO WHITE KNUCKLE A [removed] IN THE WESTERN NEBRASKA. WESTBOUND US20 WITHOUT A LIGHT IN SIGHT.”
2015 JAYCO PRECEPTDec 15, 2015
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10810619
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