2017 Jayco Precept recalls and problems

The 2017 Jayco Precept has 4 safety recalls and 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Jayco dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2017 Jayco Precept vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2017 Jayco Precept recalls

Recall 19V-705: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Reported Oct 3, 2019 · 1,660 vehicles affected · Jayco, Inc.

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.

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.

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.

Recall 19V-270: Electrical System

Reported Apr 2, 2019 · 4,519 vehicles affected · Jayco, Inc.

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.

Risk: If the wiring in the circuit overheats, it can increase the risk of fire.

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.

Recall 18V-078: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Reported Jan 30, 2018 · 17 vehicles affected · Jayco, Inc.

Problem: 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.

Risk: A brake fluid leak or air ingestion can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

Recall 16V-561: Seats

Reported Jul 27, 2016 · 1,230 vehicles affected · Jayco, Inc.

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.

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.

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.

2017 Jayco Precept problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Visibility/Wiper	3
Engine	2
Suspension	1
Steering	1
Unknown or Other	1
Structure	1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1
Equipment	1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 15,750 miles (median of owner reports).

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Recent 2017 Jayco Precept complaints

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

Structure · at 29,000 miles · reported Aug 4, 2025

The contact owns a 2017 Jayco Precept built on a 2016 Ford Motorhome Chassis. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, there was smoke coming from the rear of the RV. The contact pulled over to the side of the roadway and stopped the RV. The RV was towed to the local repair center, where it was diagnosed and determined that hydraulic fluid had leaked onto the exhaust pipes, causing the smoke. The contact was informed that several support welds had fractured and caused the hydraulic fluid lines to fail and leak hydraulic fluid. Additionally, the mechanic informed the contact that…

Suspension · reported Jan 7, 2022

I recently purchased a used Jayco Precept 31 UL motorhome that is on a Ford F53 chassis. After the purchase I found that the vehicle handled very dangerously when being passed by a large trucks, or when there were crosswinds or medium strength winds. The problem was bad enough the I narrowly avoided accidents caused by being pushed around by passing 18 wheel trucks or crosswinds, or both. After doing some research on this vehicle, and others on the Ford F53 chassis I found that these handling issues are the number one problem with these units. I subsequently had to invest over $6K to correct…

Visibility/Wiper · reported Jun 29, 2021

I purchased a 2017 Jayco Precept 36T on 9/16/2017 and have had issues with it, most that have been handled by Jayco, including a slideout. However, the Windshield Wipers have been a problem for the last 3 years that I have owned it. The Driver's Side Wiper, when being operated, goes too far to the side and goes off the vehicle, flopping off to the side. Camping World has tried to repair it several times, supposedly with Jayco's help, and has failed every time. Open Roads tried to repair it and failed on their first attempt. I am taking it back to them and verifying that they contact Jayco for…

Visibility/Wiper · at 15,750 miles · reported Jan 5, 2021

Drivers windshield wiper flops all the way to the far left at highway speeds and past the edge of the windshield, catching and marring the window and flipping the wiper arm making it useless. Cannot use the wiper.

Visibility/Wiper · at 3,900 miles · reported Oct 3, 2018

When traveling at highway speed'with the windshield wipers on high speed, the driver side wiper blade an arm lift away from the windshield, slamming back down when it reaches the far left end of its travel. The wiper arm lifting from the windshield results in restricted visibility as there is no clearing of the windshield.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Jayco Precept have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2017 Jayco Precept: 19V-705 (service brakes, hydraulic), 19V-270 (electrical system), 18V-078 (service brakes, hydraulic), 16V-561 (seats). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Jayco Precept?

Owners report visibility/wiper problems most often (3 reports), followed by engine (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 15,750 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.