The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·16V905000·Announced 2016-12-15

Jayco Recalls 2016 Alante and Precept Motorhomes for Step Wiring Defect

Jayco is recalling 2016 Alante and Precept motorhomes because incorrectly installed entrance step wiring may cause the steps to retract unexpectedly, posing a fall risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fall injury) where no specific injuries have been reported yet, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Jayco, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2016 Alante and Precept motorhomes manufactured between August 10, 2015, and March 15, 2016. The recall involves 680 vehicles where the wiring for the entrance steps may be incorrectly installed. This defect can cause the steps to retract unexpectedly while in use.

If the steps retract on their own, a person trying to enter or exit the motorhome may fall, increasing their risk of injury. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, but the hazard presents a direct physical risk to occupants.

Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the entrance step wiring and correct it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 18, 2017. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
JAYCO ALANTE, PRECEPT
Brand
JAYCO
Manufacturer
Jayco, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
680

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • ALANTE
  • PRECEPT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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