CarRecallWatchThe 2018 Jayco Precept has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Visibility (2 reports).
2018 Jayco Precept recalls
Brake Lines Can Melt From Exhaust Heat, Causing Brake Loss
Some Jayco Precept motorhomes built on Ford F53 chassis may have hydraulic brake lines routed too close to the exhaust without a heat shield.
Missing Fuse Can Overheat Wiring and Cause Fire
The blower motor electrical circuit may be missing its 25-amp fuse.
Incorrect cargo capacity label may lead to overloading
The Cargo Carrying Capacity label on these motorhomes overstates how much cargo the vehicle can safely carry.
Wiper Motor May Fail in Snow or Ice, Reducing Visibility
The windshield wiper motor on certain 2018 Jayco Alante and 2018-2019 Jayco Precept vehicles may fail when the wipers are operated in heavy snow or ice.
Most common 2018 Jayco Precept problems
Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 2 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 |
What owners report
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 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
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 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 VEHICL
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 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
2018 Jayco Precept questions
Does the 2018 Jayco Precept have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2018 Jayco Precept: Brake Lines Can Melt From Exhaust Heat, Causing Brake Loss; Missing Fuse Can Overheat Wiring and Cause Fire; Incorrect cargo capacity label may lead to overloading; Wiper Motor May Fail in Snow or Ice, Reducing Visibility. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Jayco Precept?
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Visibility (2), Structure (2), Visibility/Wiper (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 Jayco Precept has been fixed?
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