- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2018 Jayco Melbourne Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2018 Jayco Melbourne have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in July 2018 for the labels.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Melbourne year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2018 Jayco Melbourne recalls 1
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
What owners say
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No complaints about the 2018 Jayco Melbourne yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Jayco Melbourne: every year compared
All Melbourne years2018 Jayco Melbourne vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Jayco Melbourne | 0 | 1 | A | |
| 2018 Jayco Precept | 4 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2018 Jayco Alante | 2 | 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 Melbourne
Does the 2018 Jayco Melbourne have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2018 Jayco Melbourne: labels (July 2018). 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 2018 Jayco Melbourne had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2018 Jayco Melbourne a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 95 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Jayco Melbourne 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 Melbourne years have the most complaints?
2019 (1), 2020 (1), 2021 (1). See every Jayco Melbourne year compared.
What should I do if my 2018 Jayco Melbourne 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