CarRecallWatchThe 2019 Jayco Precept has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Visibility/Wiper (3 reports).
2019 Jayco Precept recalls
Gas Leak From Stove Valve Can Cause Fire
The saddle valve securing bolt on the three-burner cooktop may have been overtightened during assembly.
Missing Fuse Can Overheat Wiring and Cause Fire
The blower motor electrical circuit may be missing its 25-amp fuse.
Front Wheel Studs May Break, Risking Loss of Control
Certain 2019 Jayco Precept motorhomes built on a Ford chassis and equipped with 22.5 inch front wheels may have wheel studs in the front hub assembly that were not properly heat treated.
Wipers May Lift Off Windshield at High Speed, Reducing Visibility
On certain 2019 motorhomes, the windshield wiper arms may lift away from the glass when the wipers are set to high speed while driving at highway speeds.
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 2019 Jayco Precept problems
Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Visibility/Wiper | 3 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
What owners report
Windshield wiper system worked intermittently for the last couple of years. Now it the windshield wiper system doesnât work at all.
ON 5/26/2020 MY HUSBAND & I WERE DRIVING HOME FROM GILROY, CA WITH OUR NEW 2019 JAYCO PRECEPT PRESTIGE MOTORHOME. WE WERE HEADING NB ON I-55 (50-55MPH) CROSSING FROM MISSOURI INTO ILLINOIS (COLLINSVILLE AREA) & A HEAVY HAULER CARRYING CONCRETE, WAS SPEEDING SB ON I-55 (65 MPH AT LEAST) IN A CONSTRUCTION ZONE, JACKED KNIFED HIS VEHICLE TO AVOID SLAMMING INTO STOP/SLOWED TRAFFIC. IN DOING SO, HE WENT INTO CENTER MEDIAN CAUSING THE POSTED 55 MPH SPEED SIGN WITH PHOTO ENFORCED ATTACHED TO TOP OF SIGN, ALONG WITH A WALL OF DRIED DIRT AND STONE TO FLY INTO OUR WINDSHIELD AND CAUSING IT TO COMPLETELY IMPLODE IT INTO OUR FACES AND BRAND NEW MOTORHOME. NOTHING IS LEFT OF THE WINDSHIELD. THE ST
SEPTEMBER 15 2018 WHILE EXITING THE PARKING LOT OF A WALMART IN STERLING COLORADO, I AND MY PASSENGER HEARD A LOUD CLUNK AND FELT A SUDDEN VIBRATION. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED BACK IT TO THE PARKING LOT. I EXITED THE MOTORHOME AND TOOK A LOOK AROUND. I LOOK UNDER THE COACH TO FIND THE EXHAUST SYSTEM WAS LAYING PART ON THE GROUND AND PART WAS WRAPPED AROUND THE DRIVELINE OF THE COACH. SEEING THAT IT WAS A SATURDAY AND JUST ABOUT 2 IN THE AFTERNOON. WE STARTED CALLING JAYCO, FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND ANY AND ALL EMERGENCY SERVICE NUMBERS I COULD FIND. WE FINALLY CALLED A MOBILE REPAIR COMPANY WHO AGREED TO COME OUT. T.L.C. AUTOMOTIVE AND TOWING ARRIVED ABOUT AN HOUR AND HALF LATER. UPON INITIAL INSP
THE FIRST TIME THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED WAS IN OCT 2018. I WAS RETURNING FROM A TRIP AND WAS IN COLORADO WHEN IT STARTED RAINING AND LIGHT SNOW. I NOTICED WAS THE DRIVERS SIDE WIPER BLADE WAS COMING AWAY FROM THE WIPER ARM. I PULLED OVER 3 TIMES IN THE RAIN ON INTERSTATE 70 TO TRY TO ATTACH IT. AS I WAS CONTINUING ON MY TRIP IN HAD JUST GOTTEN ON THE SOUTH BOUND INTERSTATE 15 IN UTAH WHEN THE ENTIRE WIPER ASSEMBLY SUDDENLY FLOPPED TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE MOTORHOME. IT WAS NO LONGER WORKING. I HAD TO FIND AN OFF RAMP TO PULL OFF. UPON EXAMINING IT I WAS ABLE TO DETERMINE THE BLADE ASSEMBLY AND WIPER MOTOR WERE STRIPPED OUT. I TRIED TO CONTINUE TO DRIVE UNTIL THE RAIN WAS SO BAD I WAS UNABLE
2019 Jayco Precept questions
Does the 2019 Jayco Precept have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2019 Jayco Precept: Gas Leak From Stove Valve Can Cause Fire; Missing Fuse Can Overheat Wiring and Cause Fire; Front Wheel Studs May Break, Risking Loss of Control; Wipers May Lift Off Windshield at High Speed, Reducing Visibility; Incorrect cargo capacity label may lead to overloading. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Jayco Precept?
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Visibility/Wiper (3), Power Train (1), Unknown Or Other (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2019 Jayco Precept has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.