2019 JAYCO PRECEPT
6 recalls — 5 complaints — 6 TSBs
21V204000 Mar 24, 2021
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:OVEN/STOVE/COOKTOP
Defect Description
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... Read more
Consequence
A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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 f... Read more
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.
18V689000 Oct 2, 2018
WHEELS
Defect Description
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2019 Jayco Precept and Precept Prestige motorhomes built on a Ford chassis and equipped with 22.5 inch front wheels. The front wheel hub assembly may have wheel studs that were not properly heat treated.
Consequence
If a sufficient quantity of wheel studs break on one hub, vehicle handling could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and Ford dealers will inspect the front wheel hub assemblies and studs, and replace the studs as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customers service at 1-866-436-7332 or Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137.
18V445000 Jul 5, 2018
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Defect Description
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2019 Jayco Alante and Precept motorhomes. When traveling at highway speeds, the windshield wiper arms may lift away from the windshield when the wiper speed setting is on high, decreasing the wiper's ability to clear the windshield. As such, these vehicles ... Read more
Consequence
The driver's reduced visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Jayco has notified owners, and dealers will replace the wiper system, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903403.
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.
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.
Complaint Statistics
5 total complaints
2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Oct 14, 2024
Incident date: Oct 14, 2024
Faulty micro-switch from factory, causes power surge. Flawed microswitch in transaxle shift cable. Incomplete connection of microswitch resulting higher voltage to PCM.(power control module) This irregularity, shows a DTC code reducing power propulsion during movement. The car will loose power & ... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Jul 2, 2020
Incident date: May 26, 2020
ON 5/26/2020 MY HUSBAND & I WERE DRIVING HOME FROM GILROY, CA WITH OUR NEW 2019 JAYCO PRECEPT PRESTIGE MOTORHOME. WE WERE HEADING NB ON I-55 (50-55MPH) CROSSING FROM MISSOURI INTO ILLINOIS (COLLINSVILLE AREA) & A HEAVY HAULER CARRYING CONCRETE, WAS SPEEDING SB ON I-55 (65 MPH AT LEAST) IN A CONS... Read more
2 injured
POWER TRAIN
Jan 5, 2020
Incident date: Sep 15, 2018
SEPTEMBER 15 2018 WHILE EXITING THE PARKING LOT OF A WALMART IN STERLING COLORADO, I AND MY PASSENGER HEARD A LOUD CLUNK AND FELT A SUDDEN VIBRATION. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED BACK IT TO THE PARKING LOT. I EXITED THE MOTORHOME AND TOOK A LOOK AROUND. I LOOK UNDER THE COACH TO FIND THE EXHAUST SYSTEM WAS... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 5, 2020
Incident date: Sep 15, 2018
SEPTEMBER 15 2018 WHILE EXITING THE PARKING LOT OF A WALMART IN STERLING COLORADO, I AND MY PASSENGER HEARD A LOUD CLUNK AND FELT A SUDDEN VIBRATION. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED BACK IT TO THE PARKING LOT. I EXITED THE MOTORHOME AND TOOK A LOOK AROUND. I LOOK UNDER THE COACH TO FIND THE EXHAUST SYSTEM WAS... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Nov 25, 2019
Incident date: Nov 6, 2019
THE FIRST TIME THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED WAS IN OCT 2018. I WAS RETURNING FROM A TRIP AND WAS IN COLORADO WHEN IT STARTED RAINING AND LIGHT SNOW. I NOTICED WAS THE DRIVERS SIDE WIPER BLADE WAS COMING AWAY FROM THE WIPER ARM. I PULLED OVER 3 TIMES IN THE RAIN ON INTERSTATE 70 TO TRY TO ATTACH IT. ... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 2019 JAYCO PRECEPT
6 manufacturer communications from 6 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 1 |
SRP 22-074
Sep 7, 2022
160000 STRUCTURE
Standard repair procedure (SRP) - Filon roof damage repair instructions.
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.
19-025
Aug 20, 2019
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Baggage doors may leaking due to incorrect O-ring installed in handle
19-036
Jul 17, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Hour meter may activate and record hours, although the generator is not running. Install of diode to meter circuit to prevent interferance.
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
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