2017 JAYCO PRECEPT

4 recalls — 11 complaints — 16 TSBs

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Defect Description

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

1,660 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Jayco, Inc.

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.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

Defect Description

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.

Consequence

A brake fluid leak or air ingestion can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

17 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Jayco, Inc.

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.

1,230 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Jayco, Inc.

Complaint Statistics

11 total complaints 1 fires

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
VISIBILITY/WIPER	3
ENGINE	2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	2
SUSPENSION	1
STEERING	1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	1
EQUIPMENT	1

Incident date: Jul 26, 2025

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. The RV was towed to the local repair center, whe... Read more

Incident date: Jul 26, 2025

Fuel leak on top of fuel tank and it’s available for inspection. The safety of passengers and others were put at high risk since fuel is highly flammable . The problem is present at all times when the vehicle is started . The leak is highly visible by any bystander. The vehicle has not been ins... Read more

Incident date: Jul 26, 2025

Fuel pump part number JL1Z*9H307*G failed at highway speed leaving vehicle stranded in express traffic lanes. But for the prompt response from FHP this would have resulted in a serious crash. The vehicle has almost never been operated below 30% of fuel capacity and has never been operated to near em... Read more

Incident date: Jan 7, 2022

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. The problem was bad enough the I narrowly avoid... Read more

Incident date: Jan 7, 2022

Incident date: Jul 1, 2019

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. The Driver's Side Wiper, when being operated, goes too far to the... Read more

Incident date: May 19, 2021

The exhaust is melting the rear wheel liner and damaging the rear wheel

Incident date: Dec 31, 2020

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.*DT*JB

Incident date: Aug 5, 2019

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. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ODOR OF MELTED PLASTIC WHICH ALERTED HIM TO THE ISSU... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Aug 18, 2018

WHEN TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED'WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON HIGH SPEED, THE DRIVER SIDE WIPER BLADE AN ARM LIFT AWAY FROM THE WINDSHIELD, SLAMMING BACK DOWN WHEN IT REACHES THE FAR LEFT END OF ITS TRAVEL. THE WIPER ARM LIFTING FROM THE WINDSHIELD RESULTS IN RESTRICTED VISIBILITY AS THERE IS NO CLE... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins — 2017 JAYCO PRECEPT

16 manufacturer communications from 12 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT	4
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	3
020000 SUSPENSION	2
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	2
020200 SUSPENSION:SUBFRAME/MOUNTING BRACKET	2
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	1
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY	1
160000 STRUCTURE	1

160000 STRUCTURE

Standard repair procedure (SRP) - Filon roof damage repair instructions.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

JAYCO AND ENTEGRA COACH STORAGE TIPS. INSTRUCTIONS FOR STORING JAYCO AND ENTEGRA COACH DIESEL PUSHERS.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Informational bulletin for repair that requires the removal of pullout cabinet extension drawers.

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.

020000 SUSPENSION

Inspect sway bar for proper orientation and replacement of the mounting brackets.

020000 SUSPENSION

Inspect sway bar for proper orientation and replacement of the mounting brackets.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Sway bar order form.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Sway bar order form.

020200 SUSPENSION:SUBFRAME/MOUNTING BRACKET

Sway bar order form.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Inspect sway bar for proper orientation and replacement of the mounting brackets.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Inspect sway bar for proper orientation and replacement of the mounting brackets.

020200 SUSPENSION:SUBFRAME/MOUNTING BRACKET

Inspect sway bar for proper orientation and replacement of the mounting brackets.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Left and right lower seat cushion of the dinette is too short and does not cover plywood underneath

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

350000 EQUIPMENT

Girard Water heater requires inspection for possible replacement of the gas valve. - an intermittent occurrence when the gas valve is not openig to light the burner of the water heater. Confirmation of old valve to be replaced is when insp

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 PRECEPT — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the JAYCO PRECEPT across all model years (2010–2024).

47 Total Recalls

66 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

2 Reported Crashes

4 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

JAYCO PRECEPT — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2024	3	0	View
2023	3	0	View
2022	3	6	View
2021	4	15	View
2020	4	10	View
2019	6	5	View
2018	4	5	View
2017 (current)	4	11
2016	4	9	View
2015	4	3	View
2014	7	2	View
2010	1	0	View

Other JAYCO Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
24BTM	0	0	View
286TS EAGLE	0	0	View
28MS GREYHAWK	0	0	View
28STM	0	0	View
ALANTE	0	0	View
ALANTE CLASS A 31L	0	0	View
ALANTE SE	0	0	View
ALL TRAVEL TRAILERS	0	0	View