2017 Jayco ALANTE: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
7 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
8,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2017 model year. Data snapshot: . 6 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 7 complaints (14.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 1 | 14.3% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 14.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Reservoir/Tank | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Fluid | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Structure:Body | 1 |
| Structure:Interior Panels:Dashboard | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
Service Brakes: 1; Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Reservoir/Tank: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Fluid: 1; Steering: 1; Structure: 1; Structure:Body: 1; Structure:Interior Panels:Dashboard: 1; Unknown Or Other: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 4 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 4; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 1 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 |
2017: 2; 2019: 2; 2024: 1; 2025: 2
Pattern summary
Service Brakes leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11002764 · 2017-07-03 (July 3, 2017)
I SMELLED BURNING RUBBER WHILE DRIVING ON I40 GOING TO ARIZONA FROM CALIFORNIA, I PARKED THE VEHICLE TO A REST STOP. WHEN I INSPECTED THE VEHICLE THE COMPARTMENT/STORAGE FLOORING IS UNEVEN, WHEN I INSPECTED THE UNDERNEATH PART I SAW PLASTIC PARTS MELTED TO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, NO FIRE BUT IT CREATED A HOLE 6X6 IN DIAMETER. I EMAILED THE DEALER AND WAITING FOR REPLY, THIS HAPPEN FRIDAY JUNE 30TH 2017.
Owner-reported narrative. 200 miles reported. Look up ODI 11002764 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11032104 · 2017-10-06 (October 6, 2017)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 JAYCO ALANTE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY VEERED FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. A LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED AN ALIGNMENT AND THE STEERING NEEDED TO BE ADJUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 720. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Owner-reported narrative. 720 miles reported. Look up ODI 11032104 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11165683 · 2019-01-03 (January 3, 2019)
WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED (65) ENCOUNTERED HEAVY RAINFALL, TURNED WIPERS TO HIGH, WITHIN 3 SWIPES DRIVER SIDE WIPER FLIPS OFF WINDSHIELD ON LEFT, FLIES BACK TO MIDDLE OF WINDSHIELD OF DRIVER SIDE WITHOUT CLEARING WINDOW. WIPER NOW APPEARS TO BE "BROKEN" IN THAT IT ONLY CLEARS TOTAL WINDOW WHILE IN STOPPED POSITION, ANY MOVEMENT FORWARD BY RV STARTS THE FLIP OFF WINDSHIELD. INVESTIGATION SHOWS THE ENTIRE WIPER MECHANISM IS ROTATING ON ITS MOUNTING. THIS PROBLEM APPARENTLY HAPPENED TO THE ALANTE ON THE ORIGINAL TRIP TO BE DELIVERED FOR SAL…
Owner-reported narrative. 11,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11165683 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11289347 · 2019-12-16 (December 16, 2019)
WHEN RUNNING THE REFRIGERATOR, NORCOLD MODEL 1210, ON PROPANE, THE REFRIGERATOR STARTED MAKING A LOUD SOUND AND THE WOOD PANEL ON SIDE OF REFRIGERATOR BECAME VERY HOT, THUS BECOMING A FIRE HAZARD. I TURNED OFF THE PROPANE FOR I WAS FEARFUL OF THE WOOD PANEL BECOMING INFLAMED.
Owner-reported narrative. 4,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11289347 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11631200 · 2024-12-17 (December 17, 2024)
The contact owns a 2017 Jayco Alante RV. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the RV was shaking abnormally. The contact stopped and parked the RV and performed an inspection. The contact became aware that the four passenger’s side braces used to connect the body to the subframe of the RV were fractured. In addition, the contact stated that due to the failure, the RV was leaning to the passenger’s side. The contact stated that the dealers had refused to diagnose or repair the RV because of the fiberglass part. The RV had n…
Owner-reported narrative. 38,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11631200 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11686307 · 2025-09-10 (September 10, 2025)
See attached document for complaint.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11686307 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11691652 · 2025-10-06 (October 6, 2025)
The contact owns a 2017 Jayco Alante RV built on a 2016 Ford F53 Chassis. The contact stated that there was a design flaw, making it impossible to work on the braking system of the motorhome. While having a routine oil change at the local dealer, the contact was informed that the brake fluid reservoir could not be opened because the brake fluid reservoir was not accessible. The dashboard of the cab was placed directly on top of the brake fluid reservoir cap. The dealer was unable to remove the cap. The contact was informed by the dealer that…
Owner-reported narrative. 58,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11691652 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
16V561000 · Seats
Reported: 2016-07-27 (July 27, 2016)
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Alante and Precept motorhomes manufactured October 13, 2014, to June 23, 2016. The affected vehicles have a driver seat that may loosen and detach from the seat base as a result of the seat having been swiveled around.
Consequence: If the seat detaches from the seat base while vehicle is being driven, the operator may lose control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Jayco has notified owners, and dealers will install a jam nut on top of the seat base nut, free of charge. The recall began on August 16, 2016. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903310.
NHTSA campaign record ↗19V270000 · Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers
Reported: 2019-04-02 (April 2, 2019)
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Precept, 2016-2019 Alante and 2019 Precept Prestige motorhomes built on a Ford F53 chassis. The blower motor electrical circuit may be missing the 25amp fuse, possibly resulting in overheating of the wiring.
Consequence: If the wiring in the circuit overheats, it can increase the risk of fire.
Remedy: Jayco has notified owners, and dealers will install a 25amp fuse, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2019. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903432.
NHTSA campaign record ↗19V706000 · Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields
Reported: 2019-10-03 (October 3, 2019)
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Alante motorhomes built on Ford F53 chassis. A heat shield may have not have been installed, allowing the hydraulic lines to be exposed to excessive heat.
Consequence: Excessive heat can melt hydraulic lines, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will install aftermarket heat shields to the chassis, free of charge. The recall began November 14, 2019. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903442.
NHTSA campaign record ↗