2017 Jayco Precept problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility/Wiper (3) · Engine (2) · Structure (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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip 2018-01-30 · campaign 18V078000 · 17 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: A brake fluid leak or air ingestion can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
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 (12)
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.
Suspension:subframe/Mounting Bracket 2016-11-01 · 16-028Ins · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
inspect sway bar for proper orientation and replacement of the mounting brackets.
Suspension:subframe/Mounting Bracket 2016-11-01 · 16-028Ord · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
sway bar order form.
Showing the 6 most recent of 12 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-08-04 · Structure · 29,000 mi“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, where it was diagnosed and determined that hydraulic …”
2022-01-07 · Unknown Or Other“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 avoided accidents caused by being pushed around by pass…”
2021-06-29 · Visibility/Wiper“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 side and goes off the vehicle, flopping off to th…”
2021-06-15 · Engine“the exhaust is melting the rear wheel liner and damaging the rear wheel…”
2021-01-05 · Visibility/Wiper · 15,750 mi“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…”
2019-08-06 · Engine · 12,000 mi · 🔥 fire“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 issue. richardson's rv center located at 26776 encanto…”
2018-10-03 · Visibility/Wiper · 3,900 mi“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 clearing of the windshield.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.