Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2017 Jayco Precept, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Visibility/wiper3
- Engine2
- Service brakes, hydraulic1
- Steering1
- Equipment1
- Suspension1
- Structure1
- Unknown or other1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Recalls
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.
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.
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.
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Jayco told its dealers about the 2017 Jayco Precept: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10219658 | Standard repair procedure (SRP) - Filon roof damage repair instructions. |
| 10211966 | JAYCO AND ENTEGRA COACH STORAGE TIPS. INSTRUCTIONS FOR STORING JAYCO AND ENTEGRA COACH DIESEL PUSHERS. |
| 10195198 | Inspect sway bar for proper orientation and replacement of the mounting brackets. |
| 10195197 | Sway bar order form. |
| 10195196 | Inspect sway bar for proper orientation and replacement of the mounting brackets. |
| 10195195 | Inspect sway bar for proper orientation and replacement of the mounting brackets. |
| 10172531 | Informational bulletin for repair that requires the removal of pullout cabinet extension drawers. |
| 10165698 | Units built on a Ford F53 2014-2020 chassis require an inspection of the engine air cleaner main inlet and the front -facing portion of the air cleaner for an article in these areas. When found, removal is required. |
| 10125531 | Girard Water heater requires inspection for possible replacement of the gas valve. - an intermittent occurrence when the gas valve is not openig to light the burner of the water heater. Confirmation of old valve to be replaced is when inspection finds solid balck solenoids . New valve will have white rings around the top of each solenoid and does NOT require replacement. |
| 10125530 | JBL radio was to feature Apple Car Play and Android Auto which would allow a phone to connect to the radio - certification process did not happen. To compensate for the lack of this feature, provided a Rand McNally Portable Plug N Play GPS at no charge. |
| 10125529 | Left and right lower seat cushion of the dinette is too short and does not cover plywood underneath |
| 10125525 | JBL radio installed does not allow customer to switch on the rear camera while driving - firmware upgrade from vendor is required for this function to work. |
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