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2024 Jayco Precept Recalls & Complaints

The 2024 Jayco Precept has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Jayco dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2024 Jayco Precept. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2024 Jayco Precept owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2024 Jayco Precept, describing incidents dated September 2, 2023.

Most-cited components

Parking Brake 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11721356 · Filed March 2, 2026
The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-53. The contact stated that the parking brake made a knocking sound when activated. Occasionally, the parking brake locked up, and the vehicle was restarted. The brake pedal overheated, causing a burning brake odor. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the brake…

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Inoperative Instrument Panel/FMVSS 101 & 105

NHTSA #23V771000 · Electrical System — Instrument Cluster/Panel · NHTSA notice

Reported November 16, 2023 · Jayco, Inc.

Potentially affected: 134 vehicles

Jayco campaign Ford 23V-510 · Owners notified December 13, 2023

Defect description

Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Entegra Emblem, Vision, Vision XL, Jayco Alante, Precept, and Precept Prestige motorhomes. Corrosion in the Smart Data Link Connector (SDLC) may interfere with the Controller Area Network (CAN) communication, resulting in an inoperative instrument panel. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays" and 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."

Safety consequence

An inoperative instrument panel cannot show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Ford dealers will install a wire harness connector, and inspect and replace the SDLC module, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 13, 2023. 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.

Window Shade Obstructs Emergency Exit

NHTSA #23V673000 · Structure — Emergency — Escape/Egress/Exit · NHTSA notice

Reported October 5, 2023 · Jayco, Inc.

Potentially affected: 46 vehicles

Repair completion: 65.22% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Jayco campaign 9903592 · Owners notified October 19, 2023

Defect description

Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2024 Jayco Precept and Entegra Coach Vision XL motorhomes. The window shade may obstruct the emergency exit window opening.

Safety consequence

An obstructed emergency exit window may prevent or delay occupants from exiting in an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealer will inspect and replace the window shade, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 19, 2023. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903592.

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.

Rear Caliper Bolts Not Tightened Correctly

NHTSA #23V318000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Disc — Caliper · NHTSA notice

Reported May 4, 2023 · Jayco, Inc.

Potentially affected: 63 vehicles

Owners notified May 24, 2023

Defect description

Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Entegra Emblem, Vision, Vision XL, Jayco Alante, Precept, and Precept Prestige motorhomes, built on Ford F-53 chassis. The rear brake caliper attachment bolts may not be tightened correctly, which can allow the caliper to loosen and possibly damage the wheel or brake lines.

Safety consequence

A damaged wheel can result in a loss of tire pressure. A damaged brake line can cause a brake fluid leak and reduce brake performance. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Jayco will notify owners, and Ford dealers will inspect and tighten the rear caliper bolts, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, any damaged bolts will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 24, 2023. 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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2024 Jayco Precept. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2024 Jayco Precept.

Parking Brake

ODI #11721356

Incident: September 2, 2023 · Filed: March 2, 2026

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-53. The contact stated that the parking brake made a knocking sound when activated. Occasionally, the parking brake locked up, and the vehicle was restarted. The brake pedal overheated, causing a burning brake odor. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the brake pedal was adjusted to keep the brake shoe from seizing onto the drum. The brake drum, brake shoes, and hardware were replaced 4 times; however, the failures persisted. The contact learned that the failures had started long before the vehicle was purchased. The manufacturer was informed of the failures, and a case had been opened. The failure mileage was approximately 2,100

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