NHTSA lists 6 complaints for the 2020 Jayco Precept, 0 of them mention a crash and 0 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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| fire or overheating | 2 | 33.3% | 0.81 |
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| mechanical failure | 2 | 33.3% | 0.63 |
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| electrical electronic | 1 | 16.7% | 0.89 |
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| loss of control | 1 | 16.7% | 0.52 |
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Severities| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| moderate | 5 | 83.3% | 0.74 |
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| low | 1 | 16.7% | 0.98 |
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Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 6 tagged complaints of 6 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: 2022-05-04. Systems: EQUIPMENT, STRUCTURE.
Defect: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Jayco Precept motorhomes. The heat shield beneath the storage compartment may not be long enough, which can allow the heat from the exhaust system to melt the storage compartment.
Consequence: A storage compartment that melts can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will extend the heat shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2022. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2021-03-24. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Defect: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Jayco Alante, Precept, Greyhawk, Redhawk, Entegra Esteem, and Odyssey motorhomes equipped with Dometic 3 burner cooking stoves. The saddle valve securing bolt may be overtightened, possibly damaging the o-ring seal and causing a continuous gas leak.
Consequence: A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Jayco will notify owners, and Dometic service centers will install a remedy kit of gaskets, washers, thread locker bolts, and two round orange labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 3, 2021. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-617-776-0344. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903566.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2020-10-29. Systems: ENGINE.
Defect: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Jayco Alante, Precept, Entegra Vision, 2021 Jayco Precept Prestige, Entegra Vision XL, and Emblem motorhomes built on a Ford F-53 chassis. The engine covers may not contain sufficient heat insulation, causing the interior surface temperatures to be excessive.
Consequence: Excessive surface temperatures can increase the risk of injury to the occupants.
Remedy: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional insulation insert, and a foam seal on the outer edge of the cover, free of charge. The recall began December 28, 2020. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903527.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2020-06-09. Systems: VISIBILITY.
Defect: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2020 Motorized Alante, Greyhawk, Melbourne, Precept, Redhawk, Seneca, Accolade, Emblem, Esteem, Odyssey, Qwest, and Vision recreational vehicles. The adhesive bond between the glass and the metal hinge frame of the frameless crank out vent and egress windows may fail which would then allow the glass to detach and fall out.
Consequence: If the window glass detaches while the vehicle is moving it could become a projectile, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Remedy: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the frameless windows for proper adhesive bond strength, replacing the windows as necessary, free of charge. This recall began June 15, 2020. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901508.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
9 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 4 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
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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.
10208138
Date: 2022-02-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR RESETTING LEVELING SYSTEM A?A A ZERO POINTA?A A
10188571
Date: 2021-03-11. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Ford Service Bulletin regarding the 2020 Model Year F53 Motorhome chassis built prior to September 25, 2020. Q-324R1Service Bulletin: In an effort to improve airflow to the engine, the chassis requires a modification of the lower air baffle
10185378
Date: 2021-01-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Instructions to install generator plenum when reported generator is overheating.
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.
10165146
Date: 2019-08-16. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
LCI manufactured awning with incorrect motor that draws higher amperage. The removal of a 15 amp fuse and installation of a 12.5 amp auto reset breaker will ensure proper circuit protection for the incorrect motor.
10163913
Date: 2019-07-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Hour meter may activate and record hours, although the generator is not running. Install of diode to meter circuit to prevent interferance.