Every 2017 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 →Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 18V078000
Jan 30, 2018Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
- Problem
- Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2017 Precept motorhomes. The brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Units (HECU) on these vehicles may be missing valve block ball plugs, potentially causing a brake fluid leak or air ingestion during electronic brake distribution and/or ABS activation.
- Risk
- A brake fluid leak or air ingestion can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 18V078000 →Seats · NHTSA 16V561000
Jul 27, 2016Seats
- Problem
- Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Alante and Precept motorhomes manufactured October 13, 2014, to June 23, 2016. The affected vehicles have a driver seat that may loosen and detach from the seat base as a result of the seat having been swiveled around.
- Risk
- If the seat detaches from the seat base while vehicle is being driven, the operator may lose control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Jayco has notified owners, and dealers will install a jam nut on top of the seat base nut, free of charge. The recall began on August 16, 2016. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903310.
Full recall details for 16V561000 →
2017 Jayco Precept complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Jayco Precept, reporting 1 fires. Jayco has issued at least 12 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/Wiper3
- Engine2
- Equipment1
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
- Steering1
- Structure1
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (5)
- Suspension (4)
- Electrical System (3)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (1)
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (1)
- Structure (1)
Read Jayco Precept owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Jayco Precept. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Fire
“TL *THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 JAYCO PRECEPT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IN USE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS HEATED UP TO AN EXTENT WHERE A PLASTIC STORAGE BIN ABOVE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER STARTED TO MELT.”
2017 JAYCO PRECEPTAug 6, 2019
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11242053
“The contact owns a 2017 Jayco Precept built on a 2016 Ford Motorhome Chassis. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, there was smoke coming from the rear of the RV. The contact pulled over to the side of the roadway and stopped the RV.”
2017 JAYCO PRECEPTAug 4, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11678183
“I recently purchased a used Jayco Precept 31 UL motorhome that is on a Ford F53 chassis. After the purchase I found that the vehicle handled very dangerously when being passed by a large trucks, or when there were crosswinds or medium strength winds.”
2017 JAYCO PRECEPTJan 7, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11446611
“I purchased a 2017 Jayco Precept 36T on 9/16/2017 and have had issues with it, most that have been handled by Jayco, including a slideout. However, the Windshield Wipers have been a problem for the last 3 years that I have owned it.”
2017 JAYCO PRECEPTJun 29, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11422875
“DRIVERS WINDSHIELD WIPER FLOPS ALL THE WAY TO THE FAR LEFT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND PAST THE EDGE OF THE WINDSHIELD, CATCHING AND MARRING THE WINDOW AND FLIPPING THE WIPER ARM MAKING IT USELESS. CANNOT USE THE WIPER.”
2017 JAYCO PRECEPTJan 5, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11386598
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