- The problem
- Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Precept motorhomes built on Ford F53 chassis. The hydraulic lines may have been incorrectly routed too close to the exhaust without a heat shield.
- The risk
- Incorrect routing of the hydraulic line can cause the line to melt from the exhaust heat, resulting in a loss of braking, increasing the risk of a crash or fire.
- The fix
- Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the hydraulic line routing as necessary and install a heat shield, 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 9903440.
Vehicle safety record
2015 Jayco Precept Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2015 Jayco Precept with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (1) and the lights (1). It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in October 2019 for the hoses, lines / piping, and fittings. For comparison, the 2014 has 1 and the 2016 has 5.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Precept year, for its age
#319 most complained-about 2015 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2015 Jayco Precept problems
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2015 Jayco Precept 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 various 2002-2016 recreational vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V746-9524.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
- The risk
- In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
- The fix
- Jayco will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.
- The problem
- Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Precept motorhomes manufactured January 3, 2013, to July 14, 2014. Due to the routing and inadequate protection of the wiring for the driver's and passenger's electric seats, the wires may get damaged by the seats moving up and down, and back and forth.
- The risk
- Damaged wires may short, increasing the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the electric seat wires and install an additional 10 amp circuit breaker, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267.
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3 complaints about the 2015 Jayco Precept
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Wipers not working and no replacement part made anymore. My wiper relay module went bad and the wipers are not working. I contacted Jayco and was told to order a aftermarket harness and modify it. No servicing dealer will do this for me, making the rv a unsafe to drive in rain conditions. This is a big issue that I can't imagine I'm the only one with this issue. They had a recall on later models for a similar issue.
2015 Jayco motor home. Consumer writes in regards to amperage fuse safety recall. *Ld the consumer stated the calls for taking out a 40 amperage fuse to replace it with a 25 amperage fuse , but there is no 25 amperage fuse. The only options are 20 or 30 amperage. *Js
On our first trip across country in our new precept 35un, we discovered a severe head light issue. The headlights were pointed down straight at the pavement about 15 feet off the front of the coach. I had to white knuckle a 5 hour drive in the western nebraska. Westbound us20 without a light in sight. My high beams were on our entire drive and I never had one passing vehicle in the opposing lane flash at me. When I looked inside the hood to see if I could make an adjustment, my head spun. The contraption that...
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holds the head lights in place didn't make for an easy adjustment. I did what I could, but it barely made a difference. I pulled into a ford dealership at my earliest convenience. We were told it was a jayco issue. I eventually got home to connecticut from wyoming doing the best we could to avoid driving at night. We dropped off the coach at the jayco dealership and asked them to fix the headlights. When picking up the coach, it was explained to us that jayco will not fix the headlight issue. The service manager explained that he himself is aware of multiple customer complaints with this model from his dealership alone. He said that jayco is aware of the problem and they will not address it other that asking the techs to do the best they can to fix them. In speaking with the tech that worked on my precept, he said that he did the best he could, but they couldn't bring them to anywhere close to where they need to be. My wife sent an email about this and several other issues we had on our trip to you back on 10/19 and has only received the automated response thanking her for her inquiry and that you would be contacting us shortly. We've yet to receive any response.
Jayco Precept: every year compared
All Precept years2015 Jayco Precept vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Jayco Precept | 3 | 4 | B | |
| 2015 Jayco Redhawk | 2 | 3 | B | Compare |
| 2015 Jayco Greyhawk | 1 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 2015 Jayco Melbourne Class C | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
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Questions about the 2015 Jayco Precept
Does the 2015 Jayco Precept have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2015 Jayco Precept: hoses, lines / piping, and fittings (October 2019); fuses and circuit breakers (April 2019); equipment (November 2017); seats (August 2014). 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 2015 Jayco Precept?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (1), lights (1), visibility & wipers (1).
How many complaints has the 2015 Jayco Precept had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on December 15, 2015 and the latest on May 22, 2025. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2015 Jayco Precept a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 65 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Jayco Precept 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 Precept years have the most complaints?
2021 (9), 2017 (7), 2020 (6). See every Jayco Precept year compared.
What should I do if my 2015 Jayco Precept 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