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2016 Jayco Precept Recalls & Complaints

The 2016 Jayco Precept has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 5 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 2016 Jayco Precept. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2016 Jayco Precept owner complaints

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Jayco Precept, describing incidents dated May 5, 2016 to August 10, 2020.

Most-cited components

Steering 2 complaints
Structure 2 complaints
Unknown or Other 2 complaints
Electrical System 1 complaint
Suspension 1 complaint
Visibility/Wiper 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11349367 · Filed August 15, 2020
DURING HEAVY RAINS THE WIPERS STOPPED WORKING. THE CONTROLS ACTIVATE BUT THE CONTROLLER / MOTOR DOESN'T MOVE THE WIPER BLADES.
ODI #11034828 · Filed October 16, 2017
HEARD LOUD BANGING NOISE AND A STEEL PLATE BEHIND DUAL PASSENGER SIDE REAR TIRE CAME OFF. *BF UPDATED 10/17/2017*JS
ODI #11023419 · Filed September 14, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 JAYCO PRECEPT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, A METAL PIECE DETACHED FROM THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE THE VEHICLE. A LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE RV WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT…

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Incorrectly Routed Hydraulic Lines

NHTSA #19V705000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Power Assist — Hydraulic — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice

Reported October 3, 2019 · Jayco, Inc.

Potentially affected: 1,660 vehicles

Repair completion: 43.67% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Jayco campaign 9903440 · Owners notified November 14, 2019 · Vehicles built January 3, 2013 – March 1, 2018 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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.

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.

Entrance/Exit Steps may Unexpectedly Retract

NHTSA #16V905000 · Electrical System — Wiring · NHTSA notice

Reported December 15, 2016 · Jayco, Inc.

Potentially affected: 680 vehicles

Repair completion: 69.12% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Jayco campaign 9903340 · Owners notified January 18, 2017 · Vehicles built August 10, 2015 – March 15, 2016 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain model year 2016 Alante and Precept motorhomes manufactured August 10, 2015, to March 15, 2016. The wiring for the entrance steps may be incorrectly installed, and as a result, the steps may unexpectedly retract.

Safety consequence

If the steps retract on their own, a person trying to enter or exit the motorhome may fall, increasing their risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the entrance step wiring, correcting the wiring as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 18, 2017. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903340.

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.

Driver Seat may Detach from Seat Base

NHTSA #16V561000 · Seats · NHTSA notice

Reported July 27, 2016 · Jayco, Inc.

Potentially affected: 1,230 vehicles

Repair completion: 75.61% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Jayco campaign 9903310 · Owners notified August 16, 2016 · Vehicles built October 13, 2014 – June 23, 2016 (per NHTSA)

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.

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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2016 Jayco Precept. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

5 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Jayco Precept.

Visibility/Wiper

ODI #11349367

Incident: August 10, 2020 · Filed: August 15, 2020

DURING HEAVY RAINS THE WIPERS STOPPED WORKING. THE CONTROLS ACTIVATE BUT THE CONTROLLER / MOTOR DOESN'T MOVE THE WIPER BLADES.

Structure; Unknown or Other

ODI #11034828

Incident: September 1, 2017 · Filed: October 16, 2017

HEARD LOUD BANGING NOISE AND A STEEL PLATE BEHIND DUAL PASSENGER SIDE REAR TIRE CAME OFF. *BF UPDATED 10/17/2017*JS

Structure

ODI #11023419

Incident: September 1, 2017 · Filed: September 14, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 JAYCO PRECEPT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, A METAL PIECE DETACHED FROM THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE THE VEHICLE. A LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE RV WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 11/06/17*LJ *BF CONSUMER STATED STILL NOT REPAIRED. VIN IS NOT VALID UPDATED 7/17/18*JB *TR

Steering; Suspension

ODI #11015230

Incident: May 5, 2016 · Filed: August 14, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 JAYCO PRECEPT 34 WITH A 2015 FORD F53 CHASSIS. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE INADVERTENTLY STEERED LEFT AND RIGHT. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE, BUT THE VEHICLE STILL VEERED LEFT AND RIGHT WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT CALLED THE JAYCO MANUFACTURER AT (574) 825-5861 AND WAS INFORMED THAT IT WAS A FORD ISSUE. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO TAKE THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE TO A FORD DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HEMBORG FORD (1900 HAMNER AVE, NORCO, CA 92860 (951) 737-6151), BUT A FAILURE COULD NOT BE FOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO REDLANDS TRUCK AND RV PERFORMANCE CENTER (510 AMIGOS DR, REDLANDS, CA 92373 (909) 792-0314) WHERE AN ALIGNMENT WAS COMPLETED AND A SAFE-T PLUS STEERING CONTROL UNIT WAS INSTALLED ALONG WITH A REAR TRAC BAR TO STOP THE VEERING FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. THE CONTACT WAS REIMBURSED FOR THE ALIGNMENT BY THE JAYCO MANUFACTURER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE PERSISTED, BUT WAS NOT AS BAD. THE FOLLOWING YEAR, THE ISSUE RECURRED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE RECENT FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 3,000.

Steering; Electrical System; Unknown or Other

ODI #10910206

Incident: June 1, 2016 · Filed: September 28, 2016

SINCE JUNE, 2016, MY BRAND NEW JAYCO PRECEPT 31UL MOTORHOME HAS BEEN AT THE MANTECA RV DEALERSHIP WHILE MULTIPLE ISSUES ARE BEING ADDRESSED. WHEN DRIVING IT, THE RV CONSTANTLY WANDERED ON THE ROAD LANE, REQUIRING CONSTANT CORRECTION TO KEEP IT TRACKING IN A STRAIGHT LINE. THE DANGEROUS PROBLEM WITH STEERING WAS REFERRED TO AN ALIGNMENT SHOP IN MANTECA. THE RECOMMENDED FIX WAS REPAIR OF THE CAMBERS. THIS HAS RESULTED IN THE STEERING WHEEL NOW OUT OF PLACE. THIS STEERING WHEEL PROBLEM WAS DISCUSSED FORD, THE MANUFACTURER OF THE CHASSIS, AS JAYCO FELT FORD SHOULD "FIX" IT. FORD SAID IT WAS FINE WHEN SOLD TO JAYCO. IT IS NOT THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO "FIX" IT. JAYCO IS NOW SAYING IT'S NOT THEIR RESPONSIBILITY EITHER. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS IN NORMAL STEERING POSITION UNTIL THE ALIGNMENT SHOP DID THE CAMBER REPAIR. IT IS JAYCO'S RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR THIS. THE STEERING PROBLEM IS NOT THE ONLY PROBLEM WITH MY RV. IT IS ALSO AN ISSUE FOR OTHER OWNERS OF THE 2016 JAYCO PRECEPT 31UL. IT APPEARS TO BE A DEFECT IN THE MANUFACTURING. I QUESTION WHETHER THIS CONSTRUCTION WILL EVER BE COMPLETELY ABLE TO WORK AS EXPECTED. WHEN WE HAD THE USE OF THE MOTORHOME FOR FOUR DAYS IN AUGUST (WHILE WE WERE STILL WAITING FOR THE ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS TO BE CORRECTED), WE DROVE TO SOUTHERN OREGON. AT ONE POINT IN THE TRIP, WE HEARD SEVERAL VERY LOUD BANGING NOISES - LIKE BOLTS POPPING - UNDERNEATH THE PASSENGER SIDE IN THE MOTOR LOCATION. I DON'T TRUST THE CONSTRUCTION OF THIS MOTORHOME. IT IS VERY APPARENT THAT QUALITY CONTROL WAS COMPLETELY MISSING WHEN THIS RV WAS MANUFACTURED. WE HAVE USED IT FOR FIVE DAYS TOTAL. THE REST OF THE TIME, IT HAS BEEN AT MANTECA RV. NOW JAYCO IS REFUSING RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE STEERING WHEEL PROBLEM. WE HAVE NOT DRIVEN THE RV SINCE THE CAMBER "FIX" THAT HAS NOW CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL SITUATION. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

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