NHTSA vehicle safety data
2017 Jayco Alante
The 2017 Jayco Alante has 3 NHTSA recalls and 7 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Jayco dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2017 Jayco Alante. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
NHTSA #19V706000Reported October 3, 2019 · Jayco, Inc.
Defect description
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Alante motorhomes built on Ford F53 chassis. A heat shield may have not have been installed, allowing the hydraulic lines to be exposed to excessive heat.
Safety consequence
Excessive heat can melt hydraulic lines, increasing the risk of a fire.
Free manufacturer remedy
Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will install aftermarket heat shields to the chassis, 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 9903442.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
NHTSA #19V270000Reported April 2, 2019 · Jayco, Inc.
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.
Safety consequence
If the wiring in the circuit overheats, it can increase the risk of fire.
Free manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
SEATS
NHTSA #16V561000Reported July 27, 2016 · Jayco, Inc.
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
If the seat detaches from the seat base while vehicle is being driven, the operator may lose control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.