Does the 2018 Jayco Precept have any recalls?

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, equipment, visibility. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2018 Jayco Precept recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Jayco dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2018 Jayco Precept?

4 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2018 Jayco Precept recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2018 Jayco Precept. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Jayco been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Jayco dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2018 Jayco Precept recalls, newest first

October 3, 2019NHTSA 19V7050001,660 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Hydraulic › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Summary: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 2, 2019NHTSA 19V2700004,519 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers

Summary: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 5, 2018NHTSA 18V45100049 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Other › Labels

Summary: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jayco Alante, Precept, Seneca, Redhawk, and Melbourne motorhomes. The Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC) label incorrectly overstates the cargo capacity, potentially causing the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Wheels and Rims - Other than Passenger Cars."
Consequence: An overloaded vehicle has an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Jayco will notify owners, and will provided a corrected CCC label, free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903405.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 4, 2018NHTSA 18V297000998 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor

Summary: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2018 Jayco Alante and 2018-2019 Jayco Precept vehicles. The windshield wiper system motor on these vehicles may fail when being operated in heavy snow or ice situations, thereby reducing driver visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."
Consequence: Failure of the windshield wiper system can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper module with a new relay pack, free of charge. The recall began on June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903378.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2018 Jayco Precept with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

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Questions

Does the 2018 Jayco Precept have any recalls?: 4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, equipment, visibility. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2018 Jayco Precept recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Jayco dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2018 Jayco Precept?: 4 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.