Vehicle recall 16V561000 · July 27, 2016
Jayco Alante and Precept
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Notes
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V561000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 27, 2016
- Filed by
- Jayco, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 9903310
- Owner notification
- August 16, 2016
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,230
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seats
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Jayco Alante (2016-2017): 2017, 2016
- Jayco Precept (2016-2017): 2017, 2016
Has your Jayco been repaired?
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