2016 JAYCO PRECEPT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
9
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 JAYCO PRECEPT
The 2016 JAYCO PRECEPT has received a total of 9 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 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, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. The most commonly reported problems involve the Steering (2 complaints), Unknown Or Other (2 complaints), and Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2016 JAYCO PRECEPT
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2016 JAYCO PRECEPT, potentially affecting up to 8,089 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 16V905000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| 680 vehicles 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...
View full details →Recall 16V561000 — SEATS
| 1,230 vehicles 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2016 JAYCO PRECEPT
9 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 JAYCO PRECEPT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DURING HEAVY RAINS THE WIPERS STOPPED WORKING. THE CONTROLS ACTIVATE BUT THE CONTROLLER / MOTOR DOESN'T MOVE THE WIPER BLADES.
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
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. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 11/06/17*LJ *BF CONSUMER STATED STILL NOT REPAIRED. VIN IS NOT VALID UPDATED 7/17/18*JB *TR
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 (574) 825-5861 AND WAS INFORMED THAT IT WAS A FORD ISSUE. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO TAKE THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE TO A FORD DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HEMBORG FORD (1900 HAMNER AVE, NORCO, CA 92860 (951) 737-6151), BUT A FAILURE COULD NOT BE FOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO REDLANDS TRUCK AND RV PERFORMANCE CENTER (510 AMIGOS DR, REDLANDS, CA 92373 (909) 792-0314) WHERE AN ALIGNMENT WAS COMPLETED AND A SAFE-T PLUS STEERING CONTROL UNIT WAS INSTALLED ALONG WITH A REAR TRAC BAR TO STOP THE VEERING FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. THE CONTACT WAS REIMBURSED FOR THE ALIGNMENT BY THE JAYCO MANUFACTURER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE PERSISTED, BUT WAS NOT AS BAD. THE FOLLOWING YEAR, THE ISSUE RECURRED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE RECENT FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 3,000.
Safety Rating for the 2016 JAYCO PRECEPT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 JAYCO PRECEPT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 JAYCO PRECEPT
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 JAYCO PRECEPT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the JAYCO PRECEPT
- 2014 JAYCO PRECEPT — 2 complaints
- 2015 JAYCO PRECEPT — 3 complaints
- 2016 JAYCO PRECEPT (current)
- 2017 JAYCO PRECEPT — 11 complaints
- 2018 JAYCO PRECEPT — 5 complaints
- 2019 JAYCO PRECEPT — 5 complaints
- 2020 JAYCO PRECEPT — 10 complaints
- 2021 JAYCO PRECEPT — 15 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