2014 JAYCO PRECEPT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
7
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2014 JAYCO PRECEPT
The 2014 JAYCO PRECEPT has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 8 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS, EQUIPMENT. The most commonly reported problem area is the Equipment (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2014 JAYCO PRECEPT
NHTSA has recorded 8 recalls for the 2014 JAYCO PRECEPT, potentially affecting up to 59,222 vehicles.
Recall 19V705000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 1,660 vehicles 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...
View full details →Recall 19V270000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
| 4,519 vehicles affected
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.
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.
View full details →Recall 17V746000 — EQUIPMENT
| 49,563 vehicles affected
Defect: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling various 2002-2016 recreational vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V746-9524.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach...
Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Jayco will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or...
View full details →Recall 14V502000 — SEATS
| 389 vehicles affected
Defect: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Precept motorhomes manufactured January 3, 2013, to July 14, 2014. Due to the routing and inadequate protection of the wiring for the driver's and passenger's electric seats, the wires may get damaged by the seats moving up and down, and back and forth.
Consequence: Damaged wires may short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the electric seat wires and install an additional 10 amp circuit breaker, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267.
View full details →Recall 14V502000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| 389 vehicles affected
Defect: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Precept motorhomes manufactured January 3, 2013, to July 14, 2014. Due to the routing and inadequate protection of the wiring for the driver's and passenger's electric seats, the wires may get damaged by the seats moving up and down, and back and forth.
Consequence: Damaged wires may short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the electric seat wires and install an additional 10 amp circuit breaker, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267.
View full details →Recall 14V196000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 192 vehicles affected
Defect: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Seneca, Pinnacle, and Eagle Premier, and 2014 Precept motorhomes and fifth wheels manufactured January 14, 2013, through August 26, 2013, and equipped with Electrolux/Frigidaire KG series microwaves, models CFMV152CLB and CFMV154CLS, manufactured January 27, 2013, through April 10, 2013, in the serial number range KG30607951 through KG31600670. In the affected vehicles,...
Consequence: If the microwave starts on its own and there are contents inside, a fire could result.
Remedy: Jayco will notify owners, and authorized Electrolux service technicians will replace the membrane/keypad component, free of charge. The recall will begin on May 7, 2014. Owners may contact Jayco Customer Service by calling 1-800-283-8267. Note: Owners are advised to leave...
View full details →Recall 13V331000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
| 19 vehicles affected
Defect: Jayco is recalling certain model year 2014 Precept Motorhomes manufactured March 28, 2013, through June 27, 2013. The attachment mechanism that holds the windshield wiper arm to the wiper motor shaft could crack.
Consequence: If the attachment mechanism cracks, the windshield wiper may detach reducing the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper arm, at no charge. The recall began on September 5, 2013. Owners may contact Jayco at 1-800-283-8267.
View full details →Recall 13V168000 — EQUIPMENT
| 2,491 vehicles affected
Defect: Jayco is recalling certain model year 2013-14 Eagle Premiere, Jay Feather Ultra Lite, Jay Flight, Jay Flight Swift, Octane, and White Hawk; model year 2013 Eagle, Eagle HT, Jay Flight Bungalow, Jay Flight Destination, Pinnacle, Redhawk and Seismic; and model year 2014 Precept recreational vehicles. In these vehicles, if the awning installation sequence is not completely followed, the awning motor...
Consequence: If motor damage occurs, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the motorhome is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Jayco will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace the awning motor free of charge. The recall began on May 23, 2013. Owners may contact Jacyo at 1-800-283-8267 for more information.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2014 JAYCO PRECEPT
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 JAYCO PRECEPT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JAYCO PRECEPT RV EQUIPPED WITH AN ELETROLUX/FRIGIDAIRE KG SERIES MICROWAVE, MODEL NUMBER: CFMV152CLB (N/A). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY PAD FAILED TO ENGAGE AND A BURNING ODOR EMITTED FROM THE MICROWAVE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT FLAMES WERE NOT PRESENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REFUSED TO REPAIR THE MICROWAVE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V196000 (EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE). THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE RECALL WAS UNABLE TO BE HONORED DUE TO THE MICROWAVE BEING A BUILT IN UNIT. THE MICROWAVE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 09/16/14*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE ISSUE WAS RESOLVED TO HIS SATISFACTION. UPDATED 11/17/14
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JAYCO PRECEPT RV EQUIPPED WITH AN ELETROLUX/FRIGIDAIRE KG SERIES MICROWAVE, MODEL NUMBER: CFMV152CLB (N/A). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY PAD FAILED TO ENGAGE AND A BURNING ODOR EMITTED FROM THE MICROWAVE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT FLAMES WERE NOT PRESENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REFUSED TO REPAIR THE MICROWAVE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V196000 (EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE). THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE RECALL WAS UNABLE TO BE HONORED DUE TO THE MICROWAVE BEING A BUILT IN UNIT. THE MICROWAVE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 09/16/14*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE ISSUE WAS RESOLVED TO HIS SATISFACTION. UPDATED 11/17/14
Safety Rating for the 2014 JAYCO PRECEPT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2014 JAYCO PRECEPT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2014 JAYCO PRECEPT
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2014 JAYCO PRECEPT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the JAYCO PRECEPT
- 2010 JAYCO PRECEPT — 0 complaints
- 2014 JAYCO PRECEPT (current)
- 2015 JAYCO PRECEPT — 3 complaints
- 2016 JAYCO PRECEPT — 9 complaints
- 2017 JAYCO PRECEPT — 11 complaints
- 2018 JAYCO PRECEPT — 5 complaints
- 2019 JAYCO PRECEPT — 5 complaints
Other JAYCO Models
- JAYCO EAGLE — 67 total complaints
- JAYCO JAYCO — 64 total complaints
- JAYCO DESIGNER — 43 total complaints
- JAYCO GREYHAWK — 30 total complaints
- JAYCO SENECA — 29 total complaints
- JAYCO ALANTE — 23 total complaints
- JAYCO JAY FLIGHT — 18 total complaints
- JAYCO REDHAWK — 17 total complaints