2018 Jayco Precept problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility:windshield Wiper/Washer:motor (1) · Visibility/Wiper (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.
Equipment:other:labels 2018-07-05 · campaign 18V451000 · 49 vehicles
Defect: 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 requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Wheels and Rims - Other than Passenger Cars."
Risk: An overloaded vehicle has an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Visibility:windshield Wiper/Washer:motor 2018-05-04 · campaign 18V297000 · 998 vehicles
Defect: 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 requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."
Risk: Failure of the windshield wiper system can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (7)
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.
Latches/Locks/Linkages 2019-08-20 · 19-025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
baggage doors may leaking due to incorrect o-ring installed in handle
Structure 2018-03-01 · 18-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
installation of additional slide roller/s required to prevent floor deflection
Showing the 6 most recent of 7 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2021-03-26 · Structure“2018 jayco precept motorhome. consumer writes regarding a defect in design and installation of the propane distribution system. *ld the consumer stated the design and routing of four propane supply hoses to interior appliances is unsafe. the hoses become tangled and prevents gas from reaching the appliances. *js…”
2020-12-29 · Visibility/Wiper · 4,500 mi“this complaint is in reference to the driver's side windshield wiper. during highway use in the rain the windshield wiper and arm malfunctions and swings too far to the left actually leaving the windshield and wrapping around the left driver's side window. the wiper then slams against the left side of the windshield as it actuates back to the rig…”
2018-08-22 · Structure:body“tl* the contact owns a 2018 jayco precept. while driving highway speeds, the four slide outs detached without warning. the contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and maneuvered the slide outs back in place. the dealer (link ford and rv, 660 w hokah st, minong, wi 54859, (715) 466-2222, 1-800-332-3410) was contacted and they called …”
2018-07-18 · Visibility:windshield Wiper/Washer:motor · 3,300 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2018 jayco precept. while driving approximately 65 mph in the rain, the windshield wipers stopped operating without warning. the contact had to pull the vehicle over and wait until the rain stopped. the contact called camping world of charleston (8155 rivers ave north, charleston, sc 29406, 888-471-3171) and was advised to sc…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.