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2017 Jayco Precept Recalls & Complaints

The 2017 Jayco Precept has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 7 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Jayco dealer.

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2017 Jayco Precept owner complaints

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Jayco Precept, describing incidents dated August 18, 2018 to July 26, 2025.

Most-cited components

Visibility/Wiper 3 complaints
Engine 2 complaints
Equipment 1 complaint
Service Brakes 1 complaint
Steering 1 complaint
Structure 1 complaint

Of the 7 complaints on file, 1 reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11678183 · Filed August 4, 2025
The contact owns a 2017 Jayco Precept built on a 2016 Ford Motorhome Chassis. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, there was smoke coming from the rear of the RV. The contact pulled over to the side of the roadway and stopped the RV. The RV was towed to the local repair center…
ODI #11446611 · Filed January 7, 2022
I recently purchased a used Jayco Precept 31 UL motorhome that is on a Ford F53 chassis. After the purchase I found that the vehicle handled very dangerously when being passed by a large trucks, or when there were crosswinds or medium strength winds. The problem was bad enough the I narrowly avoided…
ODI #11422875 · Filed June 29, 2021
I purchased a 2017 Jayco Precept 36T on 9/16/2017 and have had issues with it, most that have been handled by Jayco, including a slideout. However, the Windshield Wipers have been a problem for the last 3 years that I have owned it. The Driver's Side Wiper, when being operated, goes too far to the…

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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.

Hydraulic Brake Fluid Leak

NHTSA #18V078000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · NHTSA notice

Reported January 30, 2018 · Jayco, Inc.

Potentially affected: 17 vehicles

Owners notified February 16, 2018 · Vehicles built December 12, 2016 – February 22, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2017 Precept motorhomes. The brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Units (HECU) on these vehicles may be missing valve block ball plugs, potentially causing a brake fluid leak or air ingestion during electronic brake distribution and/or ABS activation.

Safety consequence

A brake fluid leak or air ingestion can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Jayco will notify owners, and Ford dealers will inspect the hydraulic block and replace the HECU if the ball plugs are present, free of charge. The recall began on February 16, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137.

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 2017 Jayco Precept. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

7 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Jayco Precept.

Structure; Service Brakes, Hydraulic; Equipment

ODI #11678183

Incident: July 26, 2025 · Filed: August 4, 2025

The contact owns a 2017 Jayco Precept built on a 2016 Ford Motorhome Chassis. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, there was smoke coming from the rear of the RV. The contact pulled over to the side of the roadway and stopped the RV. The RV was towed to the local repair center, where it was diagnosed and determined that hydraulic fluid had leaked onto the exhaust pipes, causing the smoke. The contact was informed that several support welds had fractured and caused the hydraulic fluid lines to fail and leak hydraulic fluid. Additionally, the mechanic informed the contact that several support welds located at the rear of the RV had sheared off, causing the body of the RV to lower. The RV was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 29,000.

Steering; Suspension; Unknown or Other

ODI #11446611

Incident: January 7, 2022 · Filed: January 7, 2022

I recently purchased a used Jayco Precept 31 UL motorhome that is on a Ford F53 chassis. After the purchase I found that the vehicle handled very dangerously when being passed by a large trucks, or when there were crosswinds or medium strength winds. The problem was bad enough the I narrowly avoided accidents caused by being pushed around by passing 18 wheel trucks or crosswinds, or both. After doing some research on this vehicle, and others on the Ford F53 chassis I found that these handling issues are the number one problem with these units. I subsequently had to invest over $6K to correct these handling problems as they were the result of the ineffective stock suspension configuration from the factory. I had to install a steering stabilizer (Safe-T-Plus), a rear track bar (SuperSteer), front radius rods (SuperSteer), new special damping shocks (Koni FSD shocks) and an adjustable drag link (unsure of the manufacturer). All these modifications collectively changed the handling of the RV from a huge safety hazard to a well heeled and safe handling vehicle. These changes should have been included as standard safety equipment directly from the factory. It is incomprehensible to me that a vehicle of this size should be allowed to be leave the factory and be on the road with such dangerous handling issues. If you do the research you will find many owners of these units who struggle with the same issues and who have had many near misses or accidents on the road as a result. Recreation Vehicles built on the Ford F53 chassis need to be highly regulated and inspected to ensure that they leave the factory with the safest configuration of suspension, chassis and steering equipment available. These vehicles should all be placed under a recall to have the manufacturer(s) install, at their expense, the handling modification I outlined above.

Visibility/Wiper

ODI #11422875

Incident: July 1, 2019 · Filed: June 29, 2021

I purchased a 2017 Jayco Precept 36T on 9/16/2017 and have had issues with it, most that have been handled by Jayco, including a slideout. However, the Windshield Wipers have been a problem for the last 3 years that I have owned it. The Driver's Side Wiper, when being operated, goes too far to the side and goes off the vehicle, flopping off to the side. Camping World has tried to repair it several times, supposedly with Jayco's help, and has failed every time. Open Roads tried to repair it and failed on their first attempt. I am taking it back to them and verifying that they contact Jayco for help in repairing it correctly.

Engine

ODI #11420963

Incident: May 19, 2021 · Filed: June 15, 2021

The exhaust is melting the rear wheel liner and damaging the rear wheel

Visibility/Wiper

ODI #11386598

Incident: December 31, 2020 · Filed: January 5, 2021

DRIVERS WINDSHIELD WIPER FLOPS ALL THE WAY TO THE FAR LEFT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND PAST THE EDGE OF THE WINDSHIELD, CATCHING AND MARRING THE WINDOW AND FLIPPING THE WIPER ARM MAKING IT USELESS. CANNOT USE THE WIPER.*DT*JB

Engine

ODI #11242053

Fire

Incident: August 5, 2019 · Filed: August 6, 2019

TL *THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 JAYCO PRECEPT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IN USE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS HEATED UP TO AN EXTENT WHERE A PLASTIC STORAGE BIN ABOVE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER STARTED TO MELT. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ODOR OF MELTED PLASTIC WHICH ALERTED HIM TO THE ISSUE. RICHARDSON'S RV CENTER LOCATED AT 26776 ENCANTO DR, SUN CITY, CA 92585, (866)864-9810 WAS CONTACTED BY PHONE AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE RV WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED VIA EMAIL AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000. *DT*JB VIN NOT AVAILABLE. CONSUMER STATED THE LATEST IS PART OF THE OVERHEATING MAY BE DUE TO THE SOCK ON THE AIR INTAKE. IT WAS ONLY SUPPOSED TO BE USED ON THE INTAKE WHEN THE COMPLETED FRAME WAS SITTING OUTSIDE, WAITING FOR THE BUILD. IT WAS ON THERE TO KEEP THE BUGS, BIRDS AND CRITTERS OUT. NOT SURE OF THE TRUTH ON THIS, BUT I REMOVED THE YELLOW INTAKE SOCK OFF OF MY MOTORHOME INTAKE TODAY.*JB *DT*JB

Visibility/Wiper

ODI #11133083

Incident: August 18, 2018 · Filed: October 3, 2018

WHEN TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED'WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON HIGH SPEED, THE DRIVER SIDE WIPER BLADE AN ARM LIFT AWAY FROM THE WINDSHIELD, SLAMMING BACK DOWN WHEN IT REACHES THE FAR LEFT END OF ITS TRAVEL. THE WIPER ARM LIFTING FROM THE WINDSHIELD RESULTS IN RESTRICTED VISIBILITY AS THERE IS NO CLEARING OF THE WINDSHIELD.

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