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2020 Jayco Precept Recalls & Complaints

The 2020 Jayco Precept has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 6 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 Precept. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2020 Jayco Precept owner complaints

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Jayco Precept, describing incidents dated October 24, 2019 to August 30, 2020.

Most-cited components

Electrical System 2 complaints
Unknown or Other 2 complaints
Engine 1 complaint
Equipment 1 complaint
Exterior Lighting 1 complaint
Seats 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11555239 · Filed November 15, 2023
Gears in steering gear box must be "sloppy". Constantly needing to correct to drive a straight line down the road. I have gone to "Safety Plus Steering Control" and had them install the proper Control arm, thinking this would solve the problem. It has not. The constant correcting of the steering…
ODI #11511589 · Filed March 13, 2023
The contact owns a 2020 Jayco Precept RV constructed on a 2019 Ford F-53 chassis. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the screws used to secure the brackets holding the 300-pound refrigerator failed, and the refrigerator became unsecured, causing the 25-foot long…
ODI #11414959 · Filed May 3, 2021
WE HAVE MULTIPLE ISSUES WITH CYLINDER MISFIRE CODES. THE SMART JUNCTION BOX, WIRING AND SPARK PLUGS HAVE BEEN REPLACED BUT WE REPEATEDLY TAKE OUR MOTORHOME TO FORD FOR REPAIRS. AT ONLY 5600 MILES WE HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO TRAVEL CONSISTENTLY.

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Storage Compartment May Melt from Exhaust Heat

NHTSA #22V297000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice

Reported May 4, 2022 · Jayco, Inc.

Potentially affected: 332 vehicles

Repair completion: 67.47% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified June 27, 2022

Defect description

Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Jayco Precept motorhomes. The heat shield beneath the storage compartment may not be long enough, which can allow the heat from the exhaust system to melt the storage compartment.

Safety consequence

A storage compartment that melts can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will extend the heat shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2022. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267.

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.

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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2020 Jayco Precept. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

6 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 Jayco Precept.

Steering

ODI #11555239

Incident: July 1, 2020 · Filed: November 15, 2023

Gears in steering gear box must be "sloppy". Constantly needing to correct to drive a straight line down the road. I have gone to "Safety Plus Steering Control" and had them install the proper Control arm, thinking this would solve the problem. It has not. The constant correcting of the steering going down the road is tiring. I believe the gearbox is the problem. This has been a problem ever since I bought it new in 2020, and is getting worse. Thank you

Structure; Equipment

ODI #11511589

Incident: March 15, 2020 · Filed: March 13, 2023

The contact owns a 2020 Jayco Precept RV constructed on a 2019 Ford F-53 chassis. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the screws used to secure the brackets holding the 300-pound refrigerator failed, and the refrigerator became unsecured, causing the 25-foot long passenger’s side slider to detach. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The contact stated that the failure had previously occurred on multiple occasions and the passenger’s side slide brake and Hydraulic pump were replaced. Additionally, the overhead passenger’s side bed had detached from the wall nearly causing injuries to his wife. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 2,000.

Electrical System; Engine

ODI #11414959

Incident: August 10, 2020 · Filed: May 3, 2021

WE HAVE MULTIPLE ISSUES WITH CYLINDER MISFIRE CODES. THE SMART JUNCTION BOX, WIRING AND SPARK PLUGS HAVE BEEN REPLACED BUT WE REPEATEDLY TAKE OUR MOTORHOME TO FORD FOR REPAIRS. AT ONLY 5600 MILES WE HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO TRAVEL CONSISTENTLY.

Unknown or Other

ODI #11389571

Incident: October 24, 2019 · Filed: January 23, 2021

DOGHOUSE BECOMES EXTREMELY HOT WHILE TRAVELLING. IT MELTS CANDY, GUM, MINTS SETTING IN THE CUPHOLDER OR CELLPHONE TRAY. CANNOT REST BAREFOOT ON THE DOGHOUSE..IT WAS FIRST NOTED SHORTLY AFTER DELIVERY OCT 2019. WE ADDRESSED IT WITH SERVICE DEPARTMENT WHO INFORMED US JAYCO WOULD DO NOTHING UNLESS THERE NEEDED TO BE OTHER REPAIRS REQUIRING DASH REMOVAL. HEAT CONTINUES TO BE AN ISSUE.

Seats

ODI #11385806

Incident: July 1, 2020 · Filed: December 31, 2020

CAN NOT ADJUST DRIVER SEAT SO THAT SMALLER DRIVERS CAN REACH THE GAS AND BRAKE PEDALS. I AM 5'1". EVEN WITH THE SEAT AS FAR FORWARD AND LOW AS POSSIBLE I HAVE TO WEAR PLATFORM SHOES IN ORDER TO DRIVE THE RV.

Electrical System; Exterior Lighting; Unknown or Other

ODI #11352159

Incident: August 30, 2020 · Filed: August 30, 2020

I HAVE BEEN HAVING ELECTRICAL ISSUES, CURRENT PARTS ON ORDER AT REPAIR SHOP. I HAD SOME MORE ELECTRICAL ISSUES DEVELOP. I FOUND THAT THERE ARE MELTING WIRES AND THE PLASTIC STORAGE BIN ABOVE THERE AREA ALSO HAS MELTED. ALL THIS DAMAGE IS IN FRONT OF THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WHERE THE LEFT AND RIGHT EXHAUST JOIN. IT GOT SO HOT TO MELT THE PLASTIC BOX. IF THIS CONTINUED, IT COULD EASILY CATCH FIRE. THE ELECTRICAL WIRES CAN CAUSE A FIRE. MY WIFE REFUSED TO RIDE IN THE RV NOW WHEN WE MOVED, SHE FOLLOWED IN THE CAR. I HAVE SEVERAL WARRANTY ISSUE GOING, EXPECTED WITH NEW. THIS ISSUE IS VERY SERIOUS AND NEEDS IMMEDIATE ATTENTION. PLEASE FOLLOW UP WITH QUESTIONS OR REQUEST FOR MORE INFORMATION.

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