Certain motor homes built on ford chassis may experience stalling without warning while driving and may or may not restart.
Electrical system
Jayco Escapade Electrical problems by year
1 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Jayco Escapade's electrical system. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.
Electrical complaints by model year
Electrical recalls
On certain motor homes, the wire harness may have been routed too close to the exhaust tail pipe which may result in the cable melting and creating an electrical short.
Covers2006 Jayco Escapade
On certain motor homes the battery cable may have been routed too close to the exhaust manifold.
Latest Escapade electrical complaints
Purchased brand new rv, went "dry camping" (without utilities) within 1 week of possession; on generator, microwave lost lots of time, causing meals to burn, etc.; Over last 10 months dealership unsuccessfully replaced (they say) 3 times; rv mfg refusing since dec. To do more; told by generator mfg I have to pay "large sums" to find out what's wrong and get fixed then apply to rv mfg for warranty reimbursement -- not acceptable, frustrated, sick and tired of not being able to use brand new, expensive purchase. *Jb
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