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Jayco Precept Recall 18V689: Front Wheel Studs May Break, Risking Loss of Control

NHTSA campaign 18V689, reported October 2, 2018, 24 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

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. If enough of the studs break on one hub, vehicle handling could be affected, which increases the risk of a crash.

Ford will notify affected owners. Ford dealers will inspect the front wheel hub assemblies and studs and replace the studs as necessary, free of charge. If you have questions, you can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137.

If you own a 2019 Jayco Precept or Precept Prestige, check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls and take it to an authorized Ford dealer for the free inspection and repair.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 18V689Jayco, Inc.
Component
WHEELS
Problem
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2019 Jayco Precept and Precept Prestige motorhomes built on a Ford chassis and equipped with 22.5 inch front wheels. The front wheel hub assembly may have wheel studs that were not properly heat treated.
Risk
If a sufficient quantity of wheel studs break on one hub, vehicle handling could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and Ford dealers will inspect the front wheel hub assemblies and studs, and replace the studs as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customers service at 1-866-436-7332 or Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137.
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.

Affected vehicles

Jayco Precept2019
Jayco Precept Prestige2019