Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2024 Jayco Alante and Entegra Vision recreational vehicles. The Occupant and Cargo Carrying Capacity (OCCC) label may list the incorrect weight. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal...
2016-2024 · 9 model years
Jayco Alante Problems by year
Owners have filed 17 complaints about the Jayco Alante across 9 model years, and it has 18 recalls. The 2021 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (4). The most reported problem area is the body, doors & structure, followed by the visibility & wipers.
- Complaints
- 17
- Recalls
- 18
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Alante complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Alante problems
Jayco Alante recalls 18
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Entegra Emblem, Vision, Vision XL, Jayco Alante, Precept, and Precept Prestige motorhomes. Corrosion in the Smart Data Link Connector (SDLC) may interfere with the Controller Area Network (CAN)...
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Entegra Emblem, Vision, Vision XL, Jayco Alante, Precept, and Precept Prestige motorhomes, built on Ford F-53 chassis. The rear brake caliper attachment bolts may not be tightened correctly, which can allow...
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Jayco Atlante, Precept, Precept Prestige, Entegra Emblem, Vision, and Vision XL motorhomes. The rear stabilizer bar attachment brackets may break and separate from the vehicle.
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Entegra Accolade, Accolade XL, Anthem, Aspire, Cornerstone, Emblem, Esteem, Expanse, Expanse LI, Odyssey, Qwest, Reatta, Reatta XL, Jayco Alante, Greyhawk, Greyhawk Prestige, Melbourne, Melbourne Prestige...
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2022 Alante Class A and Entegra Coach Vision Class A motorhomes. The main chassis harness may be positioned too close to the exhaust manifold, causing the wiring to melt.
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Jayco Alante, Precept, Greyhawk, Redhawk, Entegra Esteem, and Odyssey motorhomes equipped with Dometic 3 burner cooking stoves. The saddle valve securing bolt may be overtightened, possibly damaging the...
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Jayco Alante, Precept, Entegra Vision, 2021 Jayco Precept Prestige, Entegra Vision XL, and Emblem motorhomes built on a Ford F-53 chassis. The engine covers may not contain sufficient heat insulation...
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2021 Vision, Emblem, Vision XL, Alante, Precept, and Precept Prestige recreational vehicles, equipped with a Power Bedlift System. The bedlift motor may fail due to internal gear failure, causing the overhead bunk bed...
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2020 Motorized Alante, Greyhawk, Melbourne, Precept, Redhawk, Seneca, Accolade, Emblem, Esteem, Odyssey, Qwest, and Vision recreational vehicles. The adhesive bond between the glass and the metal hinge frame of the...
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.
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.
Latest Alante complaints
Our Jayco 166fbs trailered RV'S fresh water tank fell out of our rv on a camping trip to northern Michigan. On August 10th while on the way to Glen Arbor Mi while at a stop in Clare Mi it was noticed that there was a very large puddle of water where the RV was parked. Upon further inspection it was found that the two of the three straps that hold the 55 gallon fresh water tank by sheet metal screws had broken and caused the tank to fall and break the connections. .
The contact owns a 2017 Jayco Alante RV built on a 2016 Ford F53 Chassis. The contact stated that there was a design flaw, making it impossible to work on the braking system of the motorhome. While having a routine oil change at the local dealer, the contact was informed that the brake fluid reservoir could not be opened because the brake fluid reservoir was not accessible. The dashboard of the cab was placed directly on top of the brake fluid reservoir cap. The dealer was unable to remove the cap. The contact...
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was informed by the dealer that a hole could be cut int the dashboard to create an access for the brake fluid reservoir cap. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000.
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Our Alante's front reading lights and dome light over the bunk quit working. We found a blown fuse, new fuse blows immediately. Repair shop found wires crimped, chafed, some cut clean through by rubbing on fiberglass structure. Problem is a manufacturing defect. The installer routed the wires improperly and the inspector never caught it. These wires were shorting-out behind an enclosed area. In the interest of Safety, taking into consideration the fact- arcing/shorting wires could easily start a fire that would be...
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impossible to extinguish (fire would be inaccessible without tools) we feel a complaint is justified. Photographic evidence available Vehicle has been repaired Manufacturer is uncooperative/uninterested in problem, Police, insurance are not applicable Fuse for lights first blew in July, 2024
The contact owns a 2017 Jayco Alante RV. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the RV was shaking abnormally. The contact stopped and parked the RV and performed an inspection. The contact became aware that the four passenger's side braces used to connect the body to the subframe of the RV were fractured. In addition, the contact stated that due to the failure, the RV was leaning to the passenger's side. The contact stated that the dealers had refused to diagnose or repair the RV because of the...
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fiberglass part. The RV had not been diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 38,000. The VIN was not available.
Passenger seat missing left side weld. Uploaded two pics, right side is good, left side is missing.
Questions about the Jayco Alante
Which Jayco Alante years have the most problems?
Which Jayco Alante years have the fewest complaints?
Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2016 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Alante years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.
What are the most common Jayco Alante problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the body, doors & structure (4), visibility & wipers (3), equipment & accessories (2) most often.
How many recalls does the Jayco Alante have?
NHTSA lists 18 recalls across all Jayco Alante model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data