Vehicle recall 16V905000 · December 15, 2016

Jayco Alante and Precept

The wiring for the entrance steps may be incorrectly installed, and as a result, the steps may unexpectedly retract.

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 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.
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: 16V905000
Reported to NHTSA: December 15, 2016
Filed by: Jayco, Inc.
Manufacturer campaign: 9903340
Owner notification: January 18, 2017
Vehicles potentially affected: 680
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Electrical system › Wiring

Recall 16V905000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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): 2016
Jayco Precept (2016): 2016

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.