- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Excessive heat can melt hydraulic lines, increasing the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2016 Jayco Alante Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2016 Jayco Alante have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in October 2019 for the underbody shields.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Alante year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2016 Jayco Alante recalls 4
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- If the wiring in the circuit overheats, it can increase the risk of fire.
- The fix
- 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.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- If the steps retract on their own, a person trying to enter or exit the motorhome may fall, increasing their risk of injury.
- The fix
- 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 is 9903340.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- If the seat detaches from the seat base while vehicle is being driven, the operator may lose control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
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Jayco Alante: every year compared
All Alante years2016 Jayco Alante vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Jayco Alante | 0 | 4 | B | |
| 2016 Jayco Precept | 5 | 4 | B | Compare |
| 2016 Jayco Alante Class A 31L | 2 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 2016 Jayco Greyhawk | 1 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Jayco Redhawk | 1 | 5 | C | Compare |
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Questions about the 2016 Jayco Alante
Does the 2016 Jayco Alante have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2016 Jayco Alante: underbody shields (October 2019); fuses and circuit breakers (April 2019); wiring (December 2016); seats (July 2016). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2016 Jayco Alante had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2016 Jayco Alante a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 61 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Jayco Alante year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Jayco Alante years have the most complaints?
2017 (7), 2021 (4), 2018 (2). See every Jayco Alante year compared.
What should I do if my 2016 Jayco Alante has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data