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2018 Jayco Alante Recalls & Complaints

The 2018 Jayco Alante has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Jayco dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2018 Jayco Alante. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2018 Jayco Alante owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Jayco Alante, describing incidents dated June 5, 2018 to September 29, 2021.

Most-cited components

Visibility/Wiper 2 complaints
Structure 1 complaint
Unknown or Other 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11437622 · Filed October 21, 2021
Driving when I heard a loud whisling, I check the driver side window but it was closed. I open and closed to ensure it wasn't the driver's side window. I pulled over at the next rest area and found the windshield has slipped out of the gasket. I drove very slow on the access road to get home. I…
ODI #11289342 · Filed December 16, 2019
THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE SLAMS ACROSS THE WINDSHIELD AND IS DAMAGING THE WINDSHIELD WHEN EXCEEDING 36 MPH. THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION WHEN AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND NOT BEING ABLE TO MAINTAIN HIGHWAYS SPEEDS. PLUS THE WINDSHIELD IS BEING DAMAGED AND THE INTEGRITY OF WINDSHIELD MAY…

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Blower Motor Circuit May Overheat

NHTSA #19V270000 · Electrical System — Wiring — Fuses and Circuit Breakers · NHTSA notice

Reported April 2, 2019 · Jayco, Inc.

Potentially affected: 4,519 vehicles

Repair completion: 52.93% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Jayco campaign 9903432 · Owners notified April 16, 2019 · Vehicles built January 3, 2013 – February 28, 2019 (per NHTSA)

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.

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.

Leveling System Hoses may Leak and Cause Fire

NHTSA #18V570000 · Suspension · NHTSA notice

Reported August 30, 2018 · Jayco, Inc.

Potentially affected: 327 vehicles

Repair completion: 74.92% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Jayco campaign 9903407 · Owners notified September 13, 2018 · Vehicles built December 20, 2016 – February 28, 2018 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2018 Jayco Alante vehicles. The leveling system hydraulic hoses may become damaged due to their location, resulting in a hydraulic fluid leak.

Safety consequence

The leaking hydraulic fluid leak may spray onto the exhaust system, increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the location of hoses and replace any damaged hoses, free of charge. The recall began September 13, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903407.

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.

Incorrect Cargo Capacity Information/FMVSS 120

NHTSA #18V451000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice

Reported July 5, 2018 · Jayco, Inc.

Potentially affected: 49 vehicles

Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Jayco campaign 9903405 · Owners notified August 22, 2018 · Vehicles built February 1, 2018 – March 23, 2018 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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."

Safety consequence

An overloaded vehicle has an increased risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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.

Windshield Wiper System Failure/FMVSS 104

NHTSA #18V297000 · Visibility — Windshield Wiper/Washer — Motor · NHTSA notice

Reported May 4, 2018 · Jayco, Inc.

Potentially affected: 998 vehicles

Repair completion: 77.76% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Jayco campaign 9903378 · Owners notified June 29, 2018 · Vehicles built June 1, 2017 – March 27, 2018 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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."

Safety consequence

Failure of the windshield wiper system can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2018 Jayco Alante. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

2 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Jayco Alante.

Structure; Unknown or Other; Visibility/Wiper

ODI #11437622

Incident: September 29, 2021 · Filed: October 21, 2021

Driving when I heard a loud whisling, I check the driver side window but it was closed. I open and closed to ensure it wasn't the driver's side window. I pulled over at the next rest area and found the windshield has slipped out of the gasket. I drove very slow on the access road to get home. I called SW Mobile RV Inc Levy Loza 210-508-6015). He placed silicone around the windshield to keep the wind out so I could drive a short distance to a RV repair company. Mr. Loza stated if I continue to drive the windshield will fall out for there is nothing holding it in place except the gasket itself. The gasket came loose from the front cap; this will continue to happened until Jayco fixes the issue with the windshield. He advised I need to contact Jayco. I contacted Jayco dealership service department (Explore USA RV Supercenter 28970 IH-10 West Boerne, TX 78006 1-830-981-5618); the inquired about the chassis, I told them it was on a Ford 53 chassis, I was then told to contact Ford.

Visibility/Wiper

ODI #11289342

Incident: June 5, 2018 · Filed: December 16, 2019

THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE SLAMS ACROSS THE WINDSHIELD AND IS DAMAGING THE WINDSHIELD WHEN EXCEEDING 36 MPH. THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION WHEN AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND NOT BEING ABLE TO MAINTAIN HIGHWAYS SPEEDS. PLUS THE WINDSHIELD IS BEING DAMAGED AND THE INTEGRITY OF WINDSHIELD MAY BECOME IN QUESTION. JAYCO HAD A RECALL FOR 2018 MODELS, BUT MANY WITH 2017 MODELS ALSO HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. I CONTACTED JAYCO AND JAYCO SAYS NOT UNDER THE RECALL, BUT YET MANY ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE WITH THE MOTORHOMES OUTSIDE OF THE RECALL DATES.

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