- 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
2017 Jayco Alante Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 2017 Jayco Alante with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (3) and the brakes (2). It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in October 2019 for the underbody shields. For comparison, the 2016 has 0 and the 2018 has 2.
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CAbout as many problems as a typical Alante year, for its age
#227 most complained-about 2017 vehicle
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2017 Jayco Alante problems
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2017 Jayco Alante recalls 3
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 2016-2017 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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7 complaints about the 2017 Jayco Alante
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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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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.
When running the refrigerator, norcold model 1210, on propane, the refrigerator started making a loud sound and the wood panel on side of refrigerator became very hot, thus becoming a fire hazard. I turned off the propane for I was fearful of the wood panel becoming inflamed.
While traveling at highway speed (65) encountered heavy rainfall, turned wipers to high, within 3 swipes driver side wiper flips off windshield on left, flies back to middle of windshield of driver side without clearing window. Wiper now appears to be "broken" in that it only clears total window while in stopped position, any movement forward by rv starts the flip off windshield. Investigation shows the entire wiper mechanism is rotating on its mounting. This problem apparently happened to the alante on the original trip to be delivered for sale in montana. We were told "it was fixed".
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 jayco alante. While driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle independently veered from left to right. There were no warning indicators illuminated. A local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the vehicle needed an alignment and the steering needed to be adjusted. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 720. The vin was not available.
I smelled burning rubber while driving on i40 going to arizona from california, I parked the vehicle to a rest stop. When I inspected the vehicle the compartment/storage flooring is uneven, when I inspected the underneath part I saw plastic parts melted to the catalytic converter, no fire but it created a hole 6x6 in diameter. I emailed the dealer and waiting for reply, this happen friday june 30th 2017.
Jayco Alante: every year compared
All Alante years2017 Jayco Alante vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Jayco Alante | 7 | 3 | C | |
| 2017 Jayco Precept | 7 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2017 Jayco Greyhawk | 4 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2017 Jayco Seneca | 2 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2017 Jayco Redhawk | 1 | 3 | B | Compare |
| 2017 Jayco Embark | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2017 Jayco Melbourne Class C | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2017 Jayco Jay Flight Bungalow | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2017 Jayco Alante
Does the 2017 Jayco Alante have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2017 Jayco Alante: underbody shields (October 2019); fuses and circuit breakers (April 2019); 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.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Jayco Alante?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (3), brakes (2), steering (1).
How many complaints has the 2017 Jayco Alante had?
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on July 3, 2017 and the latest on October 6, 2025. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2017 Jayco Alante a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 51 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as 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 2017 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