Every 2021 Jayco Precept recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Suspension · NHTSA 23V217000
Mar 30, 2023Suspension:Rear
- Problem
- Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Jayco Atlante, Precept, Precept Prestige, Entegra Emblem, Vision, and Vision XL motorhomes. The rear stabilizer bar attachment brackets may break and separate from the vehicle.
- Risk
- Brackets that separate from the vehicle can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect the bolt tightness for both rear stabilizer attachment brackets and replace the weld nuts, bolts, and brackets as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2023. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is Ford 22V-731.
Full recall details for 23V217000 →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 →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 →Equipment · NHTSA 20V662000
Oct 28, 2020Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
- Problem
- Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2021 Vision, Emblem, Vision XL, Alante, Precept, and Precept Prestige recreational vehicles, equipped with a Power Bedlift System. The bedlift motor may fail due to internal gear failure, causing the overhead bunk bed to release from the stowed position.
- Risk
- If the bed releases unexpectedly from the stowed position while moving, it could contact the driver and possibly block their vision, increasing the risk of a crash and injury.
- Fix
- Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bed motor, free of charge. The recall began November 18, 2020. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903525.
Full recall details for 20V662000 →
2021 Jayco Precept complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Jayco Precept. Jayco has issued at least 7 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
- Unknown Or Other4
- Visibility/Wiper3
- Electrical System2
- Structure2
- Wheels2
- Engine1
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (7)
- Structure (3)
- Electrical System (2)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (2)
- Power Train (2)
- Fuel System, Gasoline (1)
Read Jayco Precept owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Jayco Precept. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“This concerns the towing hitch on the Jayco precept. While driving the hitch collapsed and the towing arms started to drag on the ground It tore away where the bends are, that form part of the plate that is bolted onto the precept.”
2021 JAYCO PRECEPTJul 3, 2026 · MD
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11748223
“On [XXX], I was driving my 2021 Jayco Motorhome built on the Ford F53 chassis on a trip to Tucson, Arizona. On my way there, just outside of Clovis, NM, I noticed a strange vibration in my front end.”
2021 JAYCO PRECEPTJan 7, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11634525
“The heat shield above the catalytic converter and associated pipes were not extended far enough which caused the pass through storage and wiring harness covering to melt. This could have been a disaster. There is a recall on 2018 and prior same models for the exact same problem.”
2021 JAYCO PRECEPTAug 19, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11609431
“The HLM (out of business) trailer hitch tore at the welds on both sides. Manufacturer states you can tow 5,000 lbs./500 tongue. My trailer fully loaded is 4600/380. I took the RV back to the Jayco Service Center, where I purchased it, to be repaired.”
2021 JAYCO PRECEPTSep 27, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11546845
“Three out of the 5 front LED amber roof clearance lights are inoperable. It appears the LED bulbs fail Normally LED lights have a long life. I do not drive with the lights on often and failure has occurred I have seen other coaches same year with the same issue.”
2021 JAYCO PRECEPTFeb 28, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11509552
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