Illustration2018 JAYCO PRECEPT MOTORHOME. CONSUMER WRITES REGARDING A DEFECT IN DESIGN AND INSTALLATION OF THE PROPANE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE DESIGN AND ROUTING OF FOUR PROPANE SUPPLY HOSES TO INTERIOR APPLIANCES IS UNSAFE. THE HOSES BECOME TANGLED AND PREVENTS GAS FROM REACHING THE APPLIANCES. *JS
2018 Jayco Precept
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
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- Structure. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Visibility. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Visibility/wiper. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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Structure complaints
2 reportsTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JAYCO PRECEPT. WHILE DRIVING HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE FOUR SLIDE OUTS DETACHED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND MANEUVERED THE SLIDE OUTS BACK IN PLACE. THE DEALER (LINK FORD AND RV, 660 W HOKAH ST, MINONG, WI 54859, (715) 466-2222, 1-800-332-3410) WAS CONTAC…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JAYCO PRECEPT. WHILE DRIVING HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE FOUR SLIDE OUTS DETACHED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND MANEUVERED THE SLIDE OUTS BACK IN PLACE. THE DEALER (LINK FORD AND RV, 660 W HOKAH ST, MINONG, WI 54859, (715) 466-2222, 1-800-332-3410) WAS CONTACTED AND THEY CALLED THE MANUFACTURER TO DETERMINE THEIR GUIDELINES. THERE HAD BEEN SIX OTHER MODELS THAT WERE ALSO AFFECTED BECAUSE THE MANUFACTURER ONLY INSTALLED THREE OF THE SIX BOLTS TO SECURE THE SLIDE OUTS IN PLACE. THE MANUFACTURER SUGGESTED TRADING IN THE 36T MODEL FOR A 36B MODEL, WHICH THE CONTACT STATED WAS A DOWNGRADE AND NOT A PERMANENT REMEDY. THE VEHICLE REMAINED AT THE DEALER AND HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE OFFER WAS DECLINED FOR THE DOWNGRADE. THE CONTACT WAS WAITING ON A SOLUTION FROM THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *TT *DT MANUFACTURER PURCHASED BACK FROM CONSUMER.*JB
Official recalls
419V705000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:hydraulic:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Oct 3, 2019
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.
Consequence & remedy
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.
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.
19V270000 · Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers
Apr 2, 2019
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the wiring in the circuit overheats, it can increase the risk of fire.
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.
18V451000 · Equipment:other:labels
Jul 5, 2018
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jayco Alante, Precept, Seneca, Redhawk, and Melbourne motorhomes. The Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC) label incorrectly overstates the cargo capacity, potentially causing the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Wheels and Rims - Other than Passenger Cars."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An overloaded vehicle has an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Jayco will notify owners, and will provided a corrected CCC label, free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903405.
18V297000 · Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor
May 4, 2018
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2018 Jayco Alante and 2018-2019 Jayco Precept vehicles. The windshield wiper system motor on these vehicles may fail when being operated in heavy snow or ice situations, thereby reducing driver visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Failure of the windshield wiper system can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper module with a new relay pack, free of charge. The recall began on June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903378.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.