NHTSA lists 7 complaints for the 2017 Jayco Precept, 0 of them mention a crash and 1 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as JAYCO PRECEPT.
Model-generated complaint tags
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
Failure modes| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| visibility or lighting | 3 | 42.9% | 0.85 |
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| fire or overheating | 2 | 28.6% | 1.00 |
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| fluid or fuel leak | 1 | 14.3% | 0.46 |
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| loss of control | 1 | 14.3% | 0.99 |
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Severities| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| moderate | 6 | 85.7% | 0.90 |
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| low | 1 | 14.3% | 0.74 |
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Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 7 tagged complaints of 7 complaints (100.0%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
Recalls
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4 recalls.
Date: 2019-10-03. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2019-04-02. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: If the wiring in the circuit overheats, it can increase the risk of fire.
Remedy: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2018-01-30. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
Defect: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2017 Precept motorhomes. The brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Units (HECU) on these vehicles may be missing valve block ball plugs, potentially causing a brake fluid leak or air ingestion during electronic brake distribution and/or ABS activation.
Consequence: A brake fluid leak or air ingestion can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Jayco will notify owners, and Ford dealers will inspect the hydraulic block and replace the HECU if the ball plugs are present, free of charge. The recall began on February 16, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2016-07-27. Systems: SEATS.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: If the seat detaches from the seat base while vehicle is being driven, the operator may lose control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
12 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 5 |
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| SUSPENSION | 4 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 |
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| STRUCTURE | 1 |
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10219658
Date: 2022-09-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Standard repair procedure (SRP) - Filon roof damage repair instructions.
10211966
Date: 2022-05-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
JAYCO AND ENTEGRA COACH STORAGE TIPS. INSTRUCTIONS FOR STORING JAYCO AND ENTEGRA COACH DIESEL PUSHERS.
10172531
Date: 2020-03-13. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Informational bulletin for repair that requires the removal of pullout cabinet extension drawers.
10165698
Date: 2019-09-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Units built on a Ford F53 2014-2020 chassis require an inspection of the engine air cleaner main inlet and the front -facing portion of the air cleaner for an article in these areas. When found, removal is required.
10195195
Date: 2016-11-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION.
Inspect sway bar for proper orientation and replacement of the mounting brackets.
10195196
Date: 2016-11-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION.
Inspect sway bar for proper orientation and replacement of the mounting brackets.
10195197
Date: 2016-11-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, SUSPENSION.
Sway bar order form.
10195198
Date: 2016-11-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, SUSPENSION.
Inspect sway bar for proper orientation and replacement of the mounting brackets.
10125530
Date: 2016-08-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
JBL radio was to feature Apple Car Play and Android Auto which would allow a phone to connect to the radio - certification process did not happen. To compensate for the lack of this feature, provided a Rand McNally Portable Plug N Play GPS at no charge.
10125531
Date: 2016-08-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Girard Water heater requires inspection for possible replacement of the gas valve. - an intermittent occurrence when the gas valve is not openig to light the burner of the water heater. Confirmation of old valve to be replaced is when inspection finds solid balck solenoids . New valve will have wh