The 2016 Jayco Precept has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 8,089 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the steering. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC19V7050002019-10-031,660 affected
Defect
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
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.
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
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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM16V9050002016-12-15680 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
If the steps retract on their own, a person trying to enter or exit the motorhome may fall, increasing their risk of injury.
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.
SEATS16V5610002016-07-271,230 affected
Defect
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.
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.
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.
Complaints by component
STEERING
2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
STRUCTURE
1
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
SUSPENSION
1
VISIBILITY/WIPER
1
Total complaints9
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“During heavy rains the wipers stopped working. The controls activate but the controller / motor doesn't move the wiper blades.”
“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.…”
“Heard loud banging noise and a steel plate behind dual passenger side rear tire came off. *bf updated 10/17/2017*js”
“Heard loud banging noise and a steel plate behind dual passenger side rear tire came off. *bf updated 10/17/2017*js”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
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FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2016 Jayco Precept as of
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