- 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
2018 Jayco Precept Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2018 Jayco Precept with NHTSA, most often about the visibility & wipers (2) and the body, doors & structure (2). It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in October 2019 for the hoses, lines / piping, and fittings. For comparison, the 2017 has 7 and the 2019 has 4.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Precept year, for its age
#247 most complained-about 2018 vehicle
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2018 Jayco Precept problems
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2018 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 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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4 complaints about the 2018 Jayco Precept
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2018 Jayco precept motorhome. Consumer writes regarding a defect in design and installation of the propane distribution system. *Ld the consumer stated the design and routing of four propane supply hoses to interior appliances is unsafe. The hoses become tangled and prevents gas from reaching the appliances. *Js
This complaint is in reference to the driver's side windshield wiper. During highway use in the rain the windshield wiper and arm malfunctions and swings too far to the left actually leaving the windshield and wrapping around the left driver's side window. The wiper then slams against the left side of the windshield as it actuates back to the right causing scratches and damage to the windshield and the wiper arm to bounce across the window and not wipe the rain away from the windshield. This reduces visibility...
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to almost zero and creates a very unsafe driving experience. Your website does not allow video, but I do have a video demonstrating this. I have taken a screenshot of the video to show the arm extended completely off the front windshield and clearly visible on the left hand side of the motorhome. You will also note the rain beading on the windshield where the wiper is completely missing the windshield due to this malfunction. It is my understanding this was supposed to be corrected during an earlier recall for the wiper motor, however the malfunction continues.
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 jayco precept. While driving highway speeds, the four slide outs detached without warning. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and maneuvered the slide outs back in place. The dealer (link ford and rv, 660 w hokah st, minong, wi 54859, (715) 466-2222, 1-800-332-3410) was contacted and they called the manufacturer to determine their guidelines. There had been six other models that were also affected because the manufacturer only installed three of the six bolts to...
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secure the slide outs in place. The manufacturer suggested trading in the 36t model for a 36b model, which the contact stated was a downgrade and not a permanent remedy. The vehicle remained at the dealer and had not been repaired. The offer was declined for the downgrade. The contact was waiting on a solution from the manufacturer. The failure mileage was not available. *Tt *dt manufacturer purchased back from consumer.*Jb
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 jayco precept. While driving approximately 65 mph in the rain, the windshield wipers stopped operating without warning. The contact had to pull the vehicle over and wait until the rain stopped. The contact called camping world of charleston (8155 rivers ave north, charleston, sc 29406, 888-471-3171) and was advised to schedule an appointment. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact of nhtsa campaign number: 18v297000 (visibility). The contact was referred...
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to the dealer, but the dealer informed the contact that the vehicle could not be serviced right away because an appointment needed to be scheduled. The contact sent an email to the manufacturer to be referred to another dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 3,300. *Bf *tt
Jayco Precept: every year compared
All Precept years2018 Jayco Precept vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Jayco Precept | 4 | 4 | C | |
| 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 Precept
Does the 2018 Jayco Precept have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2018 Jayco Precept: hoses, lines / piping, and fittings (October 2019); fuses and circuit breakers (April 2019); 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 Precept?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the visibility & wipers (2), body, doors & structure (2).
How many complaints has the 2018 Jayco Precept had?
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on July 18, 2018 and the latest on March 26, 2021. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2018 Jayco Precept a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 59 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as 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 2018 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