2021 Jayco PRECEPT: complaints, problems and recalls

WHEN DRIVING IN HEAVY RAIN WITH THE WIPERS ON HIGH THEY WILL HIT EACH OTHER. THUS, COMING LOSE. IT ONLY DOES IT WHEN THERE IS RAIN AND WIND WHILE DRIVING EVEN AT JUST 50 MPH. DEALERSHIP SPRAYED HOSE ON IT AND COULD NOT REPLICATE THE EFFECT. WELL DRIVE IT AND YOU WILL SEE. TERRIBLE TO SPEND OVER137K FOR SOMETHING I CAN'T DRIVE IN A RAIN STORM.

Owner-reported narrative. 1,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 11407506 at NHTSA ↗

Jayco did not put a heatshield on the exhaust pipes, so the plastic components have melted. The pass through storage has melted and caused an 8 inch hole. Thankfully we did not have combustable materials in the compartment. This is a fire hazard!

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11463268 at NHTSA ↗

Component: Windshield wipers stopped during Interstate driving in a thunderstorm/heavy rain. It is available for inspection upon request. Visibility was reduced to near zero, putting myself and other drivers at a significantly increased risk of a crash. I steered to the emergency lane and stopped until the rain lessened, then crept to the next exit (<0.25 mi) to a Love's Truck Stop. The passenger wiper arm had slipped to a downward position completely off the windshield, but both wipers were inoperative. I found a blown 40 amp fuse for the wipe…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11469968 at NHTSA ↗

The heat shield on the floor of the passenger side is missing near the exhaust manifold. The shield cable for the batteries and other wiring has melted and shorted some wires. The heat was so hot that it melted the plastic storage compartment also and exposed the vehicle to exhaust gases and heat. This is an extreme safety hazard as the vehicle could catch on fire. I am scared to drive the vehicle.

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11477578 at NHTSA ↗

Three out of the 5 front LED amber roof clearance lights are inoperable. It appears the LED bulbs fail Normally LED lights have a long life. I do not drive with the lights on often and failure has occurred I have seen other coaches same year with the same issue. I sent Jayco several emails with no response

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11509552 at NHTSA ↗

The HLM (out of business) trailer hitch tore at the welds on both sides. Manufacturer states you can tow 5,000 lbs./500 tongue. My trailer fully loaded is 4600/380. I took the RV back to the Jayco Service Center, where I purchased it, to be repaired. I was informed HLM(aka pull rite) was contracted to build the hitch and no longer manufacture it. I was also informed that the hitch is mounted on a frame extension. The Ford Chassis ends just past the axles and the bedroom is built on this frame extension. I have several concerns with the safety…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11546845 at NHTSA ↗

The heat shield above the catalytic converter and associated pipes were not extended far enough which caused the pass through storage and wiring harness covering to melt. This could have been a disaster. There is a recall on 2018 and prior same models for the exact same problem. Jayco is of no help as there is not a recall for this year model. There are other owners with the same problem. This could cause a fatality while driving

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11609431 at NHTSA ↗

On [XXX], I was driving my 2021 Jayco Motorhome built on the Ford F53 chassis on a trip to Tucson, Arizona. On my way there, just outside of Clovis, NM, I noticed a strange vibration in my front end. When I attempted to slow down to enter Clovis, I heard grinding as I stepped on the brake and had a hard time slowing. We immediately searched for a local Ford Truck repair shop. Finding none anywhere close, we drove to Clovis Big Rig Repair. The repair shop immediately had us pull in. They jacked up the front of the rig and noted that the dr…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11634525 at NHTSA ↗

Reported: 2020-10-28 (October 28, 2020)

Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2021 Vision, Emblem, Vision XL, Alante, Precept, and Precept Prestige recreational vehicles, equipped with a Power Bedlift System. The bedlift motor may fail due to internal gear failure, causing the overhead bunk bed to release from the stowed position.

Consequence: If the bed releases unexpectedly from the stowed position while moving, it could contact the driver and possibly block their vision, increasing the risk of a crash and injury.

Remedy: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bed motor, free of charge. The recall began November 18, 2020. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903525.

Reported: 2020-10-29 (October 29, 2020)

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.

Consequence: 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.

Reported: 2022-05-04 (May 4, 2022)

Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Jayco Precept motorhomes. The heat shield beneath the storage compartment may not be long enough, which can allow the heat from the exhaust system to melt the storage compartment.

Consequence: A storage compartment that melts can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Dealers will extend the heat shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2022. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267.

Reported: 2023-03-30 (March 30, 2023)

Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Jayco Atlante, Precept, Precept Prestige, Entegra Emblem, Vision, and Vision XL motorhomes. The rear stabilizer bar attachment brackets may break and separate from the vehicle.

Consequence: Brackets that separate from the vehicle can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the bolt tightness for both rear stabilizer attachment brackets and replace the weld nuts, bolts, and brackets as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2023. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is Ford 22V-731.