CarRecallWatch- Component
- VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
- Problem
- Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2018 Jayco Alante and 2018-2019 Jayco Precept vehicles. The windshield wiper system motor on these vehicles may fail when being operated in heavy snow or ice situations, thereby reducing driver visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."
- Risk
- Failure of the windshield wiper system can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper module with a new relay pack, free of charge. The recall began on June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903378.
- 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
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. The windshield wiper system does not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 104 for windshield wiping and washing systems.
If the wiper system fails, the driver's view through the windshield can be reduced, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should be aware of this risk, especially when driving in winter weather.
Jayco will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the wiper module with a new relay pack at no cost to you. Contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137 (Jayco recall number 9903378), and check your vehicle's VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Jayco Alante | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Jayco Precept | 20182019 |