The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19V705000·Announced 2019-10-03

Jayco Recalls 2014-2018 Precept Motorhomes for Hydraulic Line Routing Defect

Jayco is recalling 2014-2018 Precept motorhomes because hydraulic lines may be routed too close to the exhaust, posing a risk of melting and loss of braking.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that can result in a loss of braking, increasing the risk of a crash or fire, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury/property-damage reports or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Jayco, Inc. is recalling certain 2014-2018 Precept motorhomes built on Ford F53 chassis. The recall involves 1,660 vehicles where the hydraulic lines may have been incorrectly routed too close to the exhaust without a heat shield.

The incorrect routing of the hydraulic line can cause the line to melt from the exhaust heat. This can result in a loss of braking, which increases the risk of a crash or fire.

Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the hydraulic line routing as necessary and install a heat shield, free of charge. The recall began November 14, 2019. 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 PRECEPT
Brand
JAYCO
Manufacturer
Jayco, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
1,660

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 (1)

  • PRECEPT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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