2017 JAYCO ALANTE
3 recalls, 9 complaints - 7 TSBs
19V706000 Oct 3, 2019
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Defect Description
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Alante motorhomes built on Ford F53 chassis. A heat shield may have not have been installed, allowing the hydraulic lines to be exposed to excessive heat.
Consequence
Excessive heat can melt hydraulic lines, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will install aftermarket heat shields to the chassis, 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 9903442.
19V270000 Apr 2, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
If the wiring in the circuit overheats, it can increase the risk of fire.
Remedy
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.
16V561000 Jul 27, 2016
SEATS
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
If the seat detaches from the seat base while vehicle is being driven, the operator may lose control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Complaint Statistics
9 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 |
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 6, 2025
Incident date: Jun 20, 2025
Speedometer & gauges will randomly blackout and not work and it causes the engine to do funny things while driving. Battery drains from the issues (stranded twice even after new batteries installed). Rear view camera sometimes glitches as well and freezes up.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 6, 2025
Incident date: Jun 20, 2025
Speedometer & gauges will randomly blackout and not work and it causes the engine to do funny things while driving. Battery drains from the issues (stranded twice even after new batteries installed). Rear view camera sometimes glitches as well and freezes up.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 10, 2025
Incident date: Jul 18, 2025
The contact owns a 2025 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic signal, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to respond as intended. The vehicle then jolted forward into gear. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the fail... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 10, 2025
Incident date: Jul 18, 2025
My back up camera not working blanking out dorstort screen
STRUCTURE
Dec 17, 2024
Incident date: Jul 17, 2024
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that there was water on the rear carpet and the floor was wet. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the failure was due to the sunroof. The sunroof of the motor was dis... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 16, 2019
Incident date: Aug 10, 2019
WHEN RUNNING THE REFRIGERATOR, NORCOLD MODEL 1210, ON PROPANE, THE REFRIGERATOR STARTED MAKING A LOUD SOUND AND THE WOOD PANEL ON SIDE OF REFRIGERATOR BECAME VERY HOT, THUS BECOMING A FIRE HAZARD. I TURNED OFF THE PROPANE FOR I WAS FEARFUL OF THE WOOD PANEL BECOMING INFLAMED.
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Jan 3, 2019
Incident date: Dec 20, 2018
WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED (65) ENCOUNTERED HEAVY RAINFALL, TURNED WIPERS TO HIGH, WITHIN 3 SWIPES DRIVER SIDE WIPER FLIPS OFF WINDSHIELD ON LEFT, FLIES BACK TO MIDDLE OF WINDSHIELD OF DRIVER SIDE WITHOUT CLEARING WINDOW. WIPER NOW APPEARS TO BE "BROKEN" IN THAT IT ONLY CLEARS TOTAL WINDOW WHI... Read more
STEERING
Oct 6, 2017
Incident date: Mar 30, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 JAYCO ALANTE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY VEERED FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. A LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jul 3, 2017
Incident date: Jun 30, 2017
I SMELLED BURNING RUBBER WHILE DRIVING ON I40 GOING TO ARIZONA FROM CALIFORNIA, I PARKED THE VEHICLE TO A REST STOP. WHEN I INSPECTED THE VEHICLE THE COMPARTMENT/STORAGE FLOORING IS UNEVEN, WHEN I INSPECTED THE UNDERNEATH PART I SAW PLASTIC PARTS MELTED TO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, NO FIRE BUT IT CRE... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2017 JAYCO ALANTE
7 manufacturer communications from 6 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
| 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
SRP 22-083
Feb 23, 2023
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Standard Repair Procedure: 4K & 5.5K Generator Overheating a?? Fuel Hose Protection. Gas generators overheating while traveling. Adding a heatshield sleeve to the fuel line running from the rear axle to the generator fuel line connection.
SRP 22-083
Feb 23, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Standard Repair Procedure: 4K & 5.5K Generator Overheating a?? Fuel Hose Protection. Gas generators overheating while traveling. Adding a heatshield sleeve to the fuel line running from the rear axle to the generator fuel line connection.
INC 22-067
May 17, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
JAYCO AND ENTEGRA COACH STORAGE TIPS. INSTRUCTIONS FOR STORING JAYCO AND ENTEGRA COACH DIESEL PUSHERS.
INC 20-007
Mar 13, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Informational bulletin for repair that requires the removal of pullout cabinet extension drawers.
19-042
Sep 30, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Units built on a Ford F53 2014-2020 chassis require an inspection of the engine air cleaner main inlet and the front -facing portion of the air cleaner for an article in these areas. When found, removal is required.
16-022
Aug 1, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
JBL radio was to feature Apple Car Play and Android Auto which would allow a phone to connect to the radio - certification process did not happen. To compensate for the lack of this feature, provided a Rand McNally Portable Plug N Play GP
16-016
Jun 1, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
JBL radio installed does not allow customer to switch on the rear camera while driving - firmware upgrade from vendor is required for this function to work.
JAYCO ALANTE - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the JAYCO ALANTE across all model years (2016, 2024).
30
Total Recalls
26
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths