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2021 Jayco Alante Recalls & Complaints

The 2021 Jayco Alante has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 4 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 2021 Jayco Alante. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2021 Jayco Alante owner complaints

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Jayco Alante, describing incidents dated June 30, 2021 to March 23, 2024.

Most-cited components

Seats 2 complaints
Electrical System 1 complaint
Power Train 1 complaint
Suspension 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11581018 · Filed April 3, 2024
Passenger seat missing left side weld. Uploaded two pics, right side is good, left side is missing.
ODI #11542084 · Filed September 1, 2023
Bottom bracket Dinette seat screws were not installed. Causing the top bracket to come loose on one side. Factory must have forgotten, built during Covid. Nov, 2020 build date.
ODI #11539245 · Filed August 17, 2023
The contact owns a 2021 Jayco Alante RV built on a 2020 Ford F-53 chassis. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 21V202000 (Suspension, Power Train) and 22V731000 (Suspension) however, the dealer was unwilling to repair the RV. The contact stated that the manufacturer and the…

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Rear Stabilizer Bar Brackets May Break

NHTSA #23V217000 · Suspension — Rear · NHTSA notice

Reported March 30, 2023 · Jayco, Inc.

Potentially affected: 19 vehicles

Jayco campaign Ford 22V-731 · Owners notified April 24, 2023

Defect description

Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Jayco Atlante, Precept, Precept Prestige, Entegra Emblem, Vision, and Vision XL motorhomes. The rear stabilizer bar attachment brackets may break and separate from the vehicle.

Safety consequence

Brackets that separate from the vehicle can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect the bolt tightness for both rear stabilizer attachment brackets and replace the weld nuts, bolts, and brackets as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2023. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is Ford 22V-731.

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.nhtsa.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.

Motor In Bedlift System May Fail

NHTSA #20V662000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice

Reported October 28, 2020 · Jayco, Inc.

Potentially affected: 165 vehicles

Repair completion: 74.55% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Jayco campaign 9903525 · Owners notified November 18, 2020

Defect description

Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2021 Vision, Emblem, Vision XL, Alante, Precept, and Precept Prestige recreational vehicles, equipped with a Power Bedlift System. The bedlift motor may fail due to internal gear failure, causing the overhead bunk bed to release from the stowed position.

Safety consequence

If the bed releases unexpectedly from the stowed position while moving, it could contact the driver and possibly block their vision, increasing the risk of a crash and injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bed motor, free of charge. The recall began November 18, 2020. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903525.

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 2021 Jayco Alante. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

4 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 Jayco Alante.

Seats

ODI #11581018

Incident: March 23, 2024 · Filed: April 3, 2024

Passenger seat missing left side weld. Uploaded two pics, right side is good, left side is missing.

Seats

ODI #11542084

Incident: August 12, 2023 · Filed: September 1, 2023

Bottom bracket Dinette seat screws were not installed. Causing the top bracket to come loose on one side. Factory must have forgotten, built during Covid. Nov, 2020 build date.

Suspension; Power Train

ODI #11539245

Incident: July 24, 2023 · Filed: August 17, 2023

The contact owns a 2021 Jayco Alante RV built on a 2020 Ford F-53 chassis. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 21V202000 (Suspension, Power Train) and 22V731000 (Suspension) however, the dealer was unwilling to repair the RV. The contact stated that the manufacturer and the RV dealer were not cooperating with repairing the RV under the recalls. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Electrical System

ODI #11431918

Incident: June 30, 2021 · Filed: September 7, 2021

The contact owns a 2021 Jayco Alante. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, he was unable to disconnect the battery disconnect switch. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact took the RV to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the battery disconnect switch to be replaced. The RV was repaired but continued to experience failure. The contact took the RV back to the local dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

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