Vehicle recall 18V445000 · July 5, 2018
Jayco Alante and Precept
When traveling at highway speeds, the windshield wiper arms may lift away from the windshield when the wiper speed setting is on high, decreasing the wiper's ability to clear the…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2019 Jayco Alante and Precept motorhomes. When traveling at highway speeds, the windshield wiper arms may lift away from the windshield when the wiper speed setting is on high, decreasing the wiper's ability to clear the windshield. 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
- The driver's reduced visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Jayco has notified owners, and dealers will replace the wiper system, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903403.
- 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
- 18V445000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 5, 2018
- Filed by
- Jayco, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 9903403
- Owner notification
- July 30, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 124
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
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 (2019): 2019
- Jayco Precept (2019): 2019
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