- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2018 Jayco Alante Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2018 Jayco Alante with NHTSA, most often about the visibility & wipers (2) and the body, doors & structure (1). It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in April 2019 for the fuses and circuit breakers. For comparison, the 2017 has 7 and the 2019 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Alante year, for its age
#305 most complained-about 2018 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2018 Jayco Alante problems
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2018 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 2018 Jayco Alante vehicles. The leveling system hydraulic hoses may become damaged due to their location, resulting in a hydraulic fluid leak.
- The risk
- The leaking hydraulic fluid leak may spray onto the exhaust system, increasing the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the location of hoses and replace any damaged hoses, free of charge. The recall began September 13, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903407.
- The problem
- Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jayco Alante, Precept, Seneca, Redhawk, and Melbourne motorhomes. The Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC) label incorrectly overstates the cargo capacity, potentially causing the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Wheels and Rims - Other than Passenger Cars."
- The risk
- An overloaded vehicle has an increased risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Jayco will notify owners, and will provided a corrected CCC label, free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903405.
- The problem
- Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2018 Jayco Alante and 2018-2019 Jayco Precept vehicles. The windshield wiper system motor on these vehicles may fail when being operated in heavy snow or ice situations, thereby reducing driver visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."
- The risk
- Failure of the windshield wiper system can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper module with a new relay pack, free of charge. The recall began on June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903378.
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2 complaints about the 2018 Jayco Alante
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Driving when I heard a loud whisling, I check the driver side window but it was closed. I open and closed to ensure it wasn't the driver's side window. I pulled over at the next rest area and found the windshield has slipped out of the gasket. I drove very slow on the access road to get home. I called SW Mobile RV Inc Levy Loza 210-508-6015). He placed silicone around the windshield to keep the wind out so I could drive a short distance to a RV repair company. Mr. Loza stated if I continue to drive the...
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windshield will fall out for there is nothing holding it in place except the gasket itself. The gasket came loose from the front cap; this will continue to happened until Jayco fixes the issue with the windshield. He advised I need to contact Jayco. I contacted Jayco dealership service department (Explore USA RV Supercenter 28970 IH-10 West Boerne, TX 78006 1-830-981-5618); the inquired about the chassis, I told them it was on a Ford 53 chassis, I was then told to contact Ford.
The windshield wiper on the driver's side slams across the windshield and is damaging the windshield when exceeding 36 mph. This is a dangerous situation when at highway speeds and not being able to maintain highways speeds. Plus the windshield is being damaged and the integrity of windshield may become in question. Jayco had a recall for 2018 models, but many with 2017 models also have the same issue. I contacted jayco and jayco says not under the recall, but yet many are having the same issue with the motorhomes outside of the recall dates.
Jayco Alante: every year compared
All Alante years2018 Jayco Alante vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Jayco Alante | 2 | 4 | C | |
| 2018 Jayco Precept | 4 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2018 Jayco Redhawk | 1 | 3 | B | Compare |
| 2018 Jayco Greyhawk | 1 | 2 | B | 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 2018 Jayco Alante
Does the 2018 Jayco Alante have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2018 Jayco Alante: fuses and circuit breakers (April 2019); suspension (August 2018); labels (July 2018); motor (May 2018). 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 2018 Jayco Alante?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the visibility & wipers (2), body, doors & structure (1).
How many complaints has the 2018 Jayco Alante had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on December 16, 2019 and the latest on October 21, 2021. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2018 Jayco Alante a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 52 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 2018 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