2016 Jayco Precept Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Precept years
- Not enough data 4th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Jayco Precept. That ranks 4th out of 13 Precept model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 2,650 miles. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Jayco Precept problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 2 | 40% | 2,650 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 40% | 2,445 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 40% | 2,300 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 20% | 2,300 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 20% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 20% | 14,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Jayco Precept recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:hydraulic:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
During heavy rains the wipers stopped working. The controls activate but the controller / motor doesn't move the wiper blades.
Heard loud banging noise and a steel plate behind dual passenger side rear tire came off. *bf updated 10/17/2017*js
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 jayco precept. The contact stated while driving at approximately 5 mph, a metal piece detached from the rear passenger side the vehicle. A local dealer was not contacted. The rv was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and scheduled an appointment…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 JAYCO PRECEPT 34 WITH A 2015 FORD F53 CHASSIS. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE INADVERTENTLY STEERED LEFT AND RIGHT. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE, BUT THE VEHICLE STILL VEERED LEFT AND RIGHT WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT CALLED THE JAYCO MANUFACTURER AT…
Since june, 2016, my brand new jayco precept 31ul motorhome has been at the manteca rv dealership while multiple issues are being addressed. When driving it, the rv constantly wandered on the road lane, requiring constant correction to keep it tracking in a straight line. The dangerous problem with…
Other Jayco Precept years
← 2015 Precept · 2017 Precept →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Precept | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 Precept | 1 | 3 |
| 2023 Precept | 0 | 3 |
| 2022 Precept | 4 | 3 |
| 2021 Precept | 9 | 4 |
| 2020 Precept | 6 | 4 |
| 2019 Precept | 4 | 6 |
| 2018 Precept | 4 | 4 |
| 2017 Precept | 7 | 4 |
| 2016 | 5 | 4 |
| 2015 Precept | 3 | 4 |
| 2014 Precept | 1 | 7 |
| 2010 Precept | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Jayco Precept?
Owners most often report steering, structure, unknown or other problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Jayco Precept?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 Jayco Precept a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Precept model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.