NHTSA vehicle safety data
2020 Jayco Alante Recalls & Complaints
The 2020 Jayco Alante has 3 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 2020 Jayco Alante. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2020 Jayco Alante owner complaints
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Jayco Alante, describing incidents dated June 2, 2020 to June 30, 2025.
Most-cited components
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Equipment 1 complaint
- Exterior Lighting 1 complaint
- Steering 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11670608 · Filed
Our Alante's front reading lights and dome light over the bunk quit working. We found a blown fuse, new fuse blows immediately. Repair shop found wires crimped, chafed, some cut clean through by rubbing on fiberglass structure. Problem is a manufacturing defect. The installer routed the wires…
ODI #11341242 · Filed
AFTER DELIVERY OF THE NEW VEHICLE IS WAS DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT AND WAS HARD TO STEER. TOE AND CASTER ALIGNMENT WERE FOUND OUT OF SPECIFICATION AND THE STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT WAS TWO SPLINES OFF. NEITHER FORD OR JAYCO WILL HONOR A WARRANTY CLAIM. FORD SAYS THEIR CHASSIS…
Stove Saddle Valves May Leak Gas
NHTSA #21V204000 · Equipment — Appliance — Oven/Stove/Cooktop · NHTSA notice
Reported March 24, 2021 · Jayco, Inc.
Potentially affected: 2,144 vehicles
Repair completion: 29.66% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Jayco campaign 9903566 · Owners notified May 3, 2021
Defect description
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Jayco Alante, Precept, Greyhawk, Redhawk, Entegra Esteem, and Odyssey motorhomes equipped with Dometic 3 burner cooking stoves. The saddle valve securing bolt may be overtightened, possibly damaging the o-ring seal and causing a continuous gas leak.
Safety consequence
A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Jayco will notify owners, and Dometic service centers will install a remedy kit of gaskets, washers, thread locker bolts, and two round orange labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 3, 2021. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-617-776-0344. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903566.
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.
Engine Cover Does Not Have Proper Insulation
NHTSA #20V667000 · Engine · NHTSA notice
Reported October 29, 2020 · Jayco, Inc.
Potentially affected: 1,058 vehicles
Repair completion: 58.41% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Jayco campaign 9903527 · Owners notified December 28, 2020
Defect description
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Jayco Alante, Precept, Entegra Vision, 2021 Jayco Precept Prestige, Entegra Vision XL, and Emblem motorhomes built on a Ford F-53 chassis. The engine covers may not contain sufficient heat insulation, causing the interior surface temperatures to be excessive.
Safety consequence
Excessive surface temperatures can increase the risk of injury to the occupants.
Manufacturer remedy
Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional insulation insert, and a foam seal on the outer edge of the cover, free of charge. The recall began December 28, 2020. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903527.
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.
Frameless Window Glass May Detach
NHTSA #20V337000 · Visibility — Glass, Side/Rear · NHTSA notice
Reported June 9, 2020 · Jayco, Inc.
Potentially affected: 449 vehicles
Repair completion: 56.35% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Jayco campaign 9901508 · Owners notified June 15, 2020
Defect description
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2020 Motorized Alante, Greyhawk, Melbourne, Precept, Redhawk, Seneca, Accolade, Emblem, Esteem, Odyssey, Qwest, and Vision recreational vehicles. The adhesive bond between the glass and the metal hinge frame of the frameless crank out vent and egress windows may fail which would then allow the glass to detach and fall out.
Safety consequence
If the window glass detaches while the vehicle is moving it could become a projectile, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the frameless windows for proper adhesive bond strength, replacing the windows as necessary, free of charge. This recall began June 15, 2020. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901508.
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.
Other Jayco Alante model years
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