CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- Problem
- Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain model year 2016 Alante and Precept motorhomes manufactured August 10, 2015, to March 15, 2016. The wiring for the entrance steps may be incorrectly installed, and as a result, the steps may unexpectedly retract.
- Risk
- If the steps retract on their own, a person trying to enter or exit the motorhome may fall, increasing their risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the entrance step wiring, correcting the wiring as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 18, 2017. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903340.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain motorhomes built between August 10, 2015 and March 15, 2016 may have incorrectly installed wiring for the entrance steps. As a result, the steps may retract on their own without warning.
If the steps retract while someone is entering or exiting, that person may fall and suffer an injury. Owners should be especially careful around the entrance until the repair is completed.
The repair is free. Jayco will notify owners, and authorized dealers will inspect the entrance step wiring and correct it as needed at no charge. For questions, contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137, referencing recall number 9903340, and check your vehicle identification number for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Jayco Alante | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Jayco Precept | 2016 |