2020 Jayco Alante recalls and problems

The 2020 Jayco Alante has 3 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Jayco dealer.

Recalls
3
Complaints
2
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2020 Jayco Alante vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2020 Jayco Alante recalls

Recall 21V-204: Equipment

Reported Mar 24, 2021 · 2,144 vehicles affected · Jayco, Inc.

Problem: 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.

Risk: A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: 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.

Recall 20V-667: Engine

Reported Oct 29, 2020 · 1,058 vehicles affected · Jayco, Inc.

Problem: 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.

Risk: Excessive surface temperatures can increase the risk of injury to the occupants.

Fix: 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.

Recall 20V-337: Visibility

Reported Jun 9, 2020 · 449 vehicles affected · Jayco, Inc.

Problem: 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.

Risk: If the window glass detaches while the vehicle is moving it could become a projectile, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

Fix: 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.

2020 Jayco Alante problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Steering1
Electrical System1
Exterior Lighting1
Equipment1

Most reported parts

  • Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 852 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2020 Jayco Alante complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Electrical System · reported Jul 1, 2025
Our Alante's front reading lights and dome light over the bunk quit working. We found a blown fuse, new fuse blows immediately. Repair shop found wires crimped, chafed, some cut clean through by rubbing on fiberglass structure. Problem is a manufacturing defect. The installer routed the wires improperly and the inspector never caught it. These wires were shorting-out behind an enclosed area. In the interest of Safety, taking into consideration the fact- arcing/shorting wires could easily start a fire that would be impossible to extinguish (fire would be inaccessible without tools) we feel a…
Steering · at 852 miles · reported Jul 24, 2020
After delivery of the new vehicle is was determined that the vehicle pulls to the right and was hard to steer. Toe and caster alignment were found out of specification and the steering wheel alignment was two splines off. Neither ford or jayco will honor a warranty claim. Ford says their chassis warranty does not apply after a motorhome is installed by jayco and jayco does not warranty the ford chassis

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2020 Jayco Alante have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2020 Jayco Alante: 21V-204 (equipment), 20V-667 (engine), 20V-337 (visibility). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2020 Jayco Alante?

Owners report steering problems most often (1 reports), followed by electrical system (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 852 miles.

Are Jayco recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Jayco dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.