2016 Jayco Alante Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Alante years
- Not enough data 7th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2016 Jayco Alante so far. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2016 Jayco Alante recalls (4)
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Structure:frame and members:underbody shields
Problem: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Alante motorhomes built on Ford F53 chassis. A heat shield may have not have been installed, allowing the hydraulic lines to be exposed to excessive heat.
Risk: Excessive heat can melt hydraulic lines, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will install aftermarket heat shields to the chassis, 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 9903442.
Electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers
Problem: 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.
Risk: If the wiring in the circuit overheats, it can increase the risk of fire.
Fix: 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.
Electrical system:wiring
Problem: 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.
Risk: If the steps retract on their own, a person trying to enter or exit the motorhome may fall, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Seats
Problem: 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.
Risk: If the seat detaches from the seat base while vehicle is being driven, the operator may lose control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Other Jayco Alante years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Alante | 0 | 3 |
| 2023 Alante | 0 | 3 |
| 2022 Alante | 1 | 3 |
| 2021 Alante | 4 | 3 |
| 2020 Alante | 2 | 3 |
| 2019 Alante | 1 | 4 |
| 2018 Alante | 2 | 4 |
| 2017 Alante | 7 | 3 |
| 2016 | 0 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Jayco Alante?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Jayco Alante?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 Jayco Alante a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Alante model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.