2016 Jayco Precept problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility/Wiper (1) · Suspension (1) · Structure:body (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.
Electrical System:wiring 2016-12-15 · campaign 16V905000 · 680 vehicles
Defect: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain model year 2016 Alante and Precept motorhomes manufactured August 10, 2015, to March 15, 2016. The wiring for the entrance steps may be incorrectly installed, and as a result, the steps may unexpectedly retract.
Risk: If the steps retract on their own, a person trying to enter or exit the motorhome may fall, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the entrance step wiring, correcting the wiring as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 18, 2017. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903340.
Seats 2016-07-27 · campaign 16V561000 · 1,230 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: If the seat detaches from the seat base while vehicle is being driven, the operator may lose control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (4)
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.
What owners report
2020-08-15 · Visibility/Wiper · 14,000 mi“during heavy rains the wipers stopped working. the controls activate but the controller / motor doesn't move the wiper blades.…”
2017-10-16 · Unknown Or Other“heard loud banging noise and a steel plate behind dual passenger side rear tire came off. *bf updated 10/17/2017*js…”
2017-09-14 · Structure:body · 2,445 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2016 jayco precept. the contact stated while driving at approximately 5 mph, a metal piece detached from the rear passenger side the vehicle. a local dealer was not contacted. the rv was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and scheduled an appointment. the failure mileage was unknown. the vin was not av…”
2017-08-14 · Suspension · 3,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2016 jayco precept 34 with a 2015 ford f53 chassis. while driving 55 mph, the vehicle inadvertently steered left and right. the contact was able to control the vehicle, but the vehicle still veered left and right without warning. the contact called the jayco manufacturer at (574) 825-5861 and was informed that it was a ford i…”
2016-09-28 · Unknown Or Other · 2,300 mi“since june, 2016, my brand new jayco precept 31ul motorhome has been at the manteca rv dealership while multiple issues are being addressed. when driving it, the rv constantly wandered on the road lane, requiring constant correction to keep it tracking in a straight line. the dangerous problem with steering was referred to an alignment shop in mant…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.