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2018 JAYCO ALANTE

4 recalls — 4 complaints — 9 TSBs

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.
4,519 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Jayco, Inc.
18V570000 Aug 30, 2018
SUSPENSION
Defect Description
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2018 Jayco Alante vehicles. The leveling system hydraulic hoses may become damaged due to their location, resulting in a hydraulic fluid leak.
Consequence
The leaking hydraulic fluid leak may spray onto the exhaust system, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the location of hoses and replace any damaged hoses, free of charge. The recall began September 13, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903407.
327 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Jayco, Inc.
18V451000 Jul 5, 2018
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jayco Alante, Precept, Seneca, Redhawk, and Melbourne motorhomes. The Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC) label incorrectly overstates the cargo capacity, potentially causing the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the ... Read more
Consequence
An overloaded vehicle has an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
Jayco will notify owners, and will provided a corrected CCC label, free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903405.
49 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Jayco, Inc.
18V297000 May 4, 2018
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Defect Description
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2018 Jayco Alante and 2018-2019 Jayco Precept vehicles. The windshield wiper system motor on these vehicles may fail when being operated in heavy snow or ice situations, thereby reducing driver visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the req... Read more
Consequence
Failure of the windshield wiper system can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper module with a new relay pack, free of charge. The recall began on June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903378.
998 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Jayco, Inc.

Complaint Statistics

4 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
VISIBILITY/WIPER2
STRUCTURE:BODY1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
VISIBILITY/WIPER Oct 21, 2021
Incident date: Sep 29, 2021
Driving when I heard a loud whisling, I check the driver side window but it was closed. I open and closed to ensure it wasn't the driver's side window. I pulled over at the next rest area and found the windshield has slipped out of the gasket. I drove very slow on the access road to get home. I c... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Oct 21, 2021
Incident date: Sep 29, 2021
Driving when I heard a loud whisling, I check the driver side window but it was closed. I open and closed to ensure it wasn't the driver's side window. I pulled over at the next rest area and found the windshield has slipped out of the gasket. I drove very slow on the access road to get home. I c... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Oct 21, 2021
Incident date: Sep 29, 2021
Driving when I heard a loud whisling, I check the driver side window but it was closed. I open and closed to ensure it wasn't the driver's side window. I pulled over at the next rest area and found the windshield has slipped out of the gasket. I drove very slow on the access road to get home. I c... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER Dec 16, 2019
Incident date: Jun 5, 2018
THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE SLAMS ACROSS THE WINDSHIELD AND IS DAMAGING THE WINDSHIELD WHEN EXCEEDING 36 MPH. THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION WHEN AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND NOT BEING ABLE TO MAINTAIN HIGHWAYS SPEEDS. PLUS THE WINDSHIELD IS BEING DAMAGED AND THE INTEGRITY OF WINDSHIELD MAY BE... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins — 2018 JAYCO ALANTE

9 manufacturer communications from 7 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT3
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY1
160000 STRUCTURE1
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES1
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL1
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE1
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.
19-019SRP Jun 19, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Repair steps regarding beltline/S-lock molding at sidewall
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.
19-025 Aug 20, 2019
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Baggage doors may leaking due to incorrect O-ring installed in handle
18-001 Mar 1, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Installation of additional slide roller/s required to prevent floor deflection
18-001 Mar 1, 2018
160000 STRUCTURE
Installation of additional slide roller/s required to prevent floor deflection

JAYCO ALANTE — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the JAYCO ALANTE across all model years (2016–2024).

29 Total Recalls
23 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
1 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

JAYCO ALANTE — Year by Year

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2020 3 4 View
2019 4 1 View
2018 (current) 4 4
2017 3 9 View
2016 4 0 View

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