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Jayco Precept Recall 20V667: Engine cover can overheat and burn occupants

NHTSA campaign 20V667, reported October 29, 2020, 1,058 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain motorhomes built on a Ford F-53 chassis may have engine covers without enough heat insulation. As a result, interior surface temperatures can become excessive, which increases the risk of injury to occupants.

Jayco will notify affected owners. Authorized dealers will install an additional insulation insert and a foam seal on the outer edge of the engine cover at no charge. Contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267 with questions, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 20V667Jayco, Inc.
Component
ENGINE
Problem
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Jayco Alante, Precept, Entegra Vision, 2021 Jayco Precept Prestige, Entegra Vision XL, and Emblem motorhomes built on a Ford F-53 chassis. The engine covers may not contain sufficient heat insulation, causing the interior surface temperatures to be excessive.
Risk
Excessive surface temperatures can increase the risk of injury to the occupants.
Remedy
Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional insulation insert, and a foam seal on the outer edge of the cover, free of charge. The recall began December 28, 2020. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903527.
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

Entegra Emblem2021
Entegra Vision20202021
Entegra Vision XL20202021
Jayco Alante20202021
Jayco Precept20202021
Jayco Precept Prestige20202021