Every 2020 Jayco Precept recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Equipment · NHTSA 22V297000
Apr 5, 2022Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
- Problem
- Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Jayco Precept motorhomes. The heat shield beneath the storage compartment may not be long enough, which can allow the heat from the exhaust system to melt the storage compartment.
- Risk
- A storage compartment that melts can increase the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Dealers will extend the heat shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2022. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267.
Full recall details for 22V297000 →Equipment · NHTSA 21V204000
Mar 24, 2021Equipment:Appliance:Oven/Stove/Cooktop
- Problem
- Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Jayco Alante, Precept, Greyhawk, Redhawk, Entegra Esteem, and Odyssey motorhomes equipped with Dometic 3 burner cooking stoves. The saddle valve securing bolt may be overtightened, possibly damaging the o-ring seal and causing a continuous gas leak.
- Risk
- A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Jayco will notify owners, and Dometic service centers will install a remedy kit of gaskets, washers, thread locker bolts, and two round orange labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 3, 2021. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-617-776-0344. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903566.
Full recall details for 21V204000 →Engine · NHTSA 20V667000
Oct 29, 2020Engine
- Problem
- Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Jayco Alante, Precept, Entegra Vision, 2021 Jayco Precept Prestige, Entegra Vision XL, and Emblem motorhomes built on a Ford F-53 chassis. The engine covers may not contain sufficient heat insulation, causing the interior surface temperatures to be excessive.
- Risk
- Excessive surface temperatures can increase the risk of injury to the occupants.
- Fix
- Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional insulation insert, and a foam seal on the outer edge of the cover, free of charge. The recall began December 28, 2020. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903527.
Full recall details for 20V667000 →Visibility · NHTSA 20V337000
Sep 6, 2020Visibility:Glass, Side/Rear
- Problem
- Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2020 Motorized Alante, Greyhawk, Melbourne, Precept, Redhawk, Seneca, Accolade, Emblem, Esteem, Odyssey, Qwest, and Vision recreational vehicles. The adhesive bond between the glass and the metal hinge frame of the frameless crank out vent and egress windows may fail which would then allow the glass to detach and fall out.
- Risk
- If the window glass detaches while the vehicle is moving it could become a projectile, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
- Fix
- Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the frameless windows for proper adhesive bond strength, replacing the windows as necessary, free of charge. This recall began June 15, 2020. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901508.
Full recall details for 20V337000 →
2020 Jayco Precept complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Jayco Precept. 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
- Electrical System2
- Unknown Or Other2
- Engine1
- Equipment1
- Exterior Lighting1
- Seats1
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (9)
- Electrical System (6)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (4)
- Fuel System, Gasoline (1)
- Structure (1)
Read Jayco Precept owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Jayco Precept. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“Gears in steering gear box must be "sloppy". Constantly needing to correct to drive a straight line down the road. I have gone to "Safety Plus Steering Control" and had them install the proper Control arm, thinking this would solve the problem. It has not.”
2020 JAYCO PRECEPTNov 15, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11555239
“The contact owns a 2020 Jayco Precept RV constructed on a 2019 Ford F-53 chassis.”
2020 JAYCO PRECEPTMar 13, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11511589
“WE HAVE MULTIPLE ISSUES WITH CYLINDER MISFIRE CODES. THE SMART JUNCTION BOX, WIRING AND SPARK PLUGS HAVE BEEN REPLACED BUT WE REPEATEDLY TAKE OUR MOTORHOME TO FORD FOR REPAIRS. AT ONLY 5600 MILES WE HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO TRAVEL CONSISTENTLY.”
2020 JAYCO PRECEPTMay 3, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11414959
“DOGHOUSE BECOMES EXTREMELY HOT WHILE TRAVELLING. IT MELTS CANDY, GUM, MINTS SETTING IN THE CUPHOLDER OR CELLPHONE TRAY. CANNOT REST BAREFOOT ON THE DOGHOUSE..IT WAS FIRST NOTED SHORTLY AFTER DELIVERY OCT 2019.”
2020 JAYCO PRECEPTJan 23, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11389571
“CAN NOT ADJUST DRIVER SEAT SO THAT SMALLER DRIVERS CAN REACH THE GAS AND BRAKE PEDALS. I AM 5'1". EVEN WITH THE SEAT AS FAR FORWARD AND LOW AS POSSIBLE I HAVE TO WEAR PLATFORM SHOES IN ORDER TO DRIVE THE RV.”
2020 JAYCO PRECEPTDec 31, 2020
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11385806
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