- 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
2016 Jayco Precept Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2016 Jayco Precept with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (2) and the steering (2). It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in October 2019 for the hoses, lines / piping, and fittings. For comparison, the 2015 has 3 and the 2017 has 7.
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BFewer problems than a typical Precept year, for its age
#255 most complained-about 2016 vehicle
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2016 Jayco Precept problems
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2016 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 certain model year 2016 Alante and Precept motorhomes manufactured August 10, 2015, to March 15, 2016. The wiring for the entrance steps may be incorrectly installed, and as a result, the steps may unexpectedly retract.
- The risk
- If the steps retract on their own, a person trying to enter or exit the motorhome may fall, increasing their risk of injury.
- The fix
- Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the entrance step wiring, correcting the wiring as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 18, 2017. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903340.
- 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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5 complaints about the 2016 Jayco Precept
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
During heavy rains the wipers stopped working. The controls activate but the controller / motor doesn't move the wiper blades.
Heard loud banging noise and a steel plate behind dual passenger side rear tire came off. *Bf updated 10/17/2017*js
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 jayco precept. The contact stated while driving at approximately 5 mph, a metal piece detached from the rear passenger side the vehicle. A local dealer was not contacted. The rv was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and scheduled an appointment. The failure mileage was unknown. The vin was not available. Updated 11/06/17*lj *bf consumer stated still not repaired. Vin is not valid updated 7/17/18*jb *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 jayco precept 34 with a 2015 ford f53 chassis. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle inadvertently steered left and right. The contact was able to control the vehicle, but the vehicle still veered left and right without warning. The contact called the jayco manufacturer at (574) 825-5861 and was informed that it was a ford issue. The contact was advised to take the recreational vehicle to a ford dealer. The vehicle was taken to hemborg ford (1900 hamner ave, norco, ca 92860 (951) 737-6151),...
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but a failure could not be found. The vehicle was then taken to redlands truck and rv performance center (510 amigos dr, redlands, ca 92373 (909) 792-0314) where an alignment was completed and a safe-t plus steering control unit was installed along with a rear trac bar to stop the veering from left to right. The contact was reimbursed for the alignment by the jayco manufacturer. The contact stated that the failure persisted, but was not as bad. The following year, the issue recurred while driving 65 mph. The manufacturer was not notified of the recent failure. The failure mileage was approximately 3,000.
Since june, 2016, my brand new jayco precept 31ul motorhome has been at the manteca rv dealership while multiple issues are being addressed. When driving it, the rv constantly wandered on the road lane, requiring constant correction to keep it tracking in a straight line. The dangerous problem with steering was referred to an alignment shop in manteca. The recommended fix was repair of the cambers. This has resulted in the steering wheel now out of place. This steering wheel problem was discussed ford, the...
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manufacturer of the chassis, as jayco felt ford should "fix" it. Ford said it was fine when sold to jayco. It is not their responsibility to "fix" it. Jayco is now saying it's not their responsibility either. The steering wheel was in normal steering position until the alignment shop did the camber repair. It is jayco's responsibility to repair this. The steering problem is not the only problem with my rv. It is also an issue for other owners of the 2016 jayco precept 31ul. It appears to be a defect in the manufacturing. I question whether this construction will ever be completely able to work as expected. When we had the use of the motorhome for four days in august (while we were still waiting for the additional problems to be corrected), we drove to southern oregon. At one point in the trip, we heard several very loud banging noises - like bolts popping - underneath the passenger side in the motor location. I don't trust the construction of this motorhome. It is very apparent that quality control was completely missing when this rv was manufactured. We have used it for five days total. The rest of the time, it has been at manteca rv. Now jayco is refusing responsibility for the steering wheel problem. We have not driven the rv since the camber "fix" that has now caused the steering wheel situation. [[redacted]] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). *Tr
Jayco Precept: every year compared
All Precept years2016 Jayco Precept vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Jayco Precept | 5 | 4 | B | |
| 2016 Jayco Alante Class A 31L | 2 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 2016 Jayco Greyhawk | 1 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Jayco Redhawk | 1 | 5 | 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 2016 Jayco Precept
Does the 2016 Jayco Precept have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2016 Jayco Precept: hoses, lines / piping, and fittings (October 2019); fuses and circuit breakers (April 2019); wiring (December 2016); 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 2016 Jayco Precept?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (2), steering (2), electrical system (1).
How many complaints has the 2016 Jayco Precept had?
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 28, 2016 and the latest on August 15, 2020. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2016 Jayco Precept a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 60 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 2016 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