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2016 Jayco Precept problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 9 complaints on file for the 2016 Jayco Precept — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 4 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

9

NHTSA complaints

4

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2016 compare to other Precept years?

Precept NHTSA complaints by model year, 2016 highlighted15 complaints2010: 0 complaints2014: 2 complaints2015: 3 complaints2016: 9 complaints2017: 11 complaints2018: 5 complaints2019: 5 complaints2020: 10 complaints2021: 15 complaints2022: 6 complaints2023: 0 complaints2024: 2 complaints
Precept NHTSA complaints by model year, 2016 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2016 Jayco Precept problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Other222%
Steering222%
Body & Structure222%
Electrical System111%
Suspension111%
Visibility & Wipers111%

Does the 2016 Jayco Precept have recalls?

4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

19V705000BrakesOctober 3, 2019 · 1,660 units

Defect

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

Consequence

Incorrect routing of the hydraulic line can cause the line to melt from the exhaust heat, resulting in a loss of braking, increasing the risk of a crash or fire.

Remedy

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. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903440.

19V270000Electrical SystemApril 2, 2019 · 4,519 units

Defect

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.

16V905000Electrical SystemDecember 15, 2016 · 680 units

Defect

Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain model year 2016 Alante and Precept motorhomes manufactured August 10, 2015, to March 15, 2016. The wiring for the entrance steps may be incorrectly installed, and as a result, the steps may unexpectedly retract.

Consequence

If the steps retract on their own, a person trying to enter or exit the motorhome may fall, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy

Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the entrance step wiring, correcting the wiring as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 18, 2017. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903340.

16V561000SeatsJuly 27, 2016 · 1,230 units

Defect

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 JAYCO PRECEPT 34 WITH A 2015 FORD F53 CHASSIS. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE INADVERTENTLY STEERED LEFT AND RIGHT. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE, BUT THE VEHICLE STILL VEERED LEFT AND RIGHT WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT CALLED THE JAYCO MANUFACTURER AT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · May 5, 2016

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 JAYCO PRECEPT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, A METAL PIECE DETACHED FROM THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE THE VEHICLE. A LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE RV WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · September 1, 2017

“SINCE JUNE, 2016, MY BRAND NEW JAYCO PRECEPT 31UL MOTORHOME HAS BEEN AT THE MANTECA RV DEALERSHIP WHILE MULTIPLE ISSUES ARE BEING ADDRESSED. WHEN DRIVING IT, THE RV CONSTANTLY WANDERED ON THE ROAD LANE, REQUIRING CONSTANT CORRECTION TO KEEP IT TRACKING IN A STRAIGHT LINE. THE DANGEROUS PROBLEM WITH…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · June 1, 2016

“DURING HEAVY RAINS THE WIPERS STOPPED WORKING. THE CONTROLS ACTIVATE BUT THE CONTROLLER / MOTOR DOESN'T MOVE THE WIPER BLADES.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · August 10, 2020

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 JAYCO PRECEPT 34 WITH A 2015 FORD F53 CHASSIS. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE INADVERTENTLY STEERED LEFT AND RIGHT. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE, BUT THE VEHICLE STILL VEERED LEFT AND RIGHT WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT CALLED THE JAYCO MANUFACTURER AT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · May 5, 2016

2016 Jayco Precept — common questions

Is the 2016 Jayco Precept reliable?

The record is thin — 9 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 4 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2016 Jayco Precept have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns affecting the 2016 Jayco Precept. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.