2015 Jayco Precept problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility/Wiper (1) · Exterior Lighting (1) · Electrical System (1)
Safety recalls (4)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:hydraulic:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings 2019-10-03 · campaign 19V705000 · 1,660 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers 2019-04-02 · campaign 19V270000 · 4,519 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: If the wiring in the circuit overheats, it can increase the risk of fire.
Fix: 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.
Equipment 2017-11-21 · campaign 17V746000 · 49,563 vehicles
Defect: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling various 2002-2016 recreational vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V746-9524.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the v
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Jayco will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.
Seats 2014-08-14 · campaign 14V502000 · 389 vehicles
Defect: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Precept motorhomes manufactured January 3, 2013, to July 14, 2014. Due to the routing and inadequate protection of the wiring for the driver's and passenger's electric seats, the wires may get damaged by the seats moving up and down, and back and forth.
Risk: Damaged wires may short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the electric seat wires and install an additional 10 amp circuit breaker, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267.
Service bulletins (5)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure 2022-09-07 · SRP 22-074 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
standard repair procedure (srp) - filon roof damage repair instructions.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2022-05-17 · INC 22-067 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
jayco and entegra coach storage tips. instructions for storing jayco and entegra coach diesel pushers.
Equipment 2020-03-13 · INC 20-007 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
informational bulletin for repair that requires the removal of pullout cabinet extension drawers.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2019-09-30 · 19-042 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2015-08-01 · TSB-15-006 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
jayco: this tsb contains an owner's notification letter. select document search button below. to prevent hose damage, a protective trim was placed around large oval hole in storage box of macerator. model 2016 precept motor home. *pe
What owners report
2025-05-22 · Visibility/Wiper“wipers not working and no replacement part made anymore. my wiper relay module went bad and the wipers are not working. i contacted jayco and was told to order a aftermarket harness and modify it. no servicing dealer will do this for me, making the rv a unsafe to drive in rain conditions. this is a big issue that i can't imagine i'm the only one wi…”
2019-09-04 · Electrical System“2015 jayco motor home. consumer writes in regards to amperage fuse safety recall. *ld the consumer stated the calls for taking out a 40 amperage fuse to replace it with a 25 amperage fuse , but there is no 25 amperage fuse. the only options are 20 or 30 amperage. *js…”
2015-12-15 · Exterior Lighting“on our first trip across country in our new precept 35un, we discovered a severe head light issue. the headlights were pointed down straight at the pavement about 15 feet off the front of the coach. i had to white knuckle a 5 hour drive in the western nebraska. westbound us20 without a light in sight. my high beams were on our entire drive and i ne…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.