01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2017 Jayco Alante recall campaigns
NHTSA 19V706000
- Component
- STRUCTURE
- Report received
- October 3, 2019
- Potential units
- 190campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Alante motorhomes built on Ford F53 chassis. A heat shield may have not have been installed, allowing the hydraulic lines to be exposed to excessive heat.
Why it matters: Excessive heat can melt hydraulic lines, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will install aftermarket heat shields to the chassis, 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 9903442.
Owner notification: November 14, 2019 · Filing manufacturer: Jayco, Inc.
NHTSA 19V270000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- April 2, 2019
- Potential units
- 4,519campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
Owner notification: April 16, 2019 · Filing manufacturer: Jayco, Inc.
NHTSA 16V561000
- Component
- SEATS
- Report received
- July 27, 2016
- Potential units
- 1,230campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
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.
Why it matters: 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.
Owner notification: August 16, 2016 · Filing manufacturer: Jayco, Inc.
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH