The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·18V445000·Announced 2018-07-05

Jayco Recalls 2019 Alante and Precept Motorhomes for Wiper Defect

Jayco is recalling 2019 Alante and Precept motorhomes because windshield wiper arms may lift at highway speeds, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

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 (reduced visibility increasing crash risk) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Jayco, Inc. is recalling certain 2019 Jayco Alante and Precept motorhomes. The recall addresses a defect where the windshield wiper arms may lift away from the windshield when traveling at highway speeds with the wiper speed setting on high. This issue decreases the wiper's ability to clear the windshield, causing the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."

The reduced visibility for the driver can increase the risk of a crash. The recall began on July 30, 2018. Jayco has notified owners, and dealers will replace the wiper system free of charge.

Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903403. 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.

The recalled product

Product
JAYCO PRECEPT, ALANTE
Brand
JAYCO
Manufacturer
Jayco, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
124

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)

  • PRECEPT
  • ALANTE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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