2020 Jayco Precept Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Precept years
- Not enough data 3rd of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Jayco Precept. That ranks 3rd out of 13 Precept model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 33%), typically at around 3,299 miles. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2020 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 33% | 3,299 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 33% | 4,099 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 17% | 500 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 17% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 17% | 6,097 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 17% | 2,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2020 Jayco Precept recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer; structure:body
Problem: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Jayco Precept motorhomes. The heat shield beneath the storage compartment may not be long enough, which can allow the heat from the exhaust system to melt the storage compartment.
Risk: A storage compartment that melts can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will extend the heat shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2022. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267.
Equipment:appliance:oven/stove/cooktop
Problem: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Jayco Alante, Precept, Greyhawk, Redhawk, Entegra Esteem, and Odyssey motorhomes equipped with Dometic 3 burner cooking stoves. The saddle valve securing bolt may be overtightened, possibly damaging the o-ring seal and causing a continuous gas leak.
Risk: A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Jayco will notify owners, and Dometic service centers will install a remedy kit of gaskets, washers, thread locker bolts, and two round orange labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 3, 2021. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-617-776-0344. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903566.
Engine
Problem: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Jayco Alante, Precept, Entegra Vision, 2021 Jayco Precept Prestige, Entegra Vision XL, and Emblem motorhomes built on a Ford F-53 chassis. The engine covers may not contain sufficient heat insulation, causing the interior surface temperatures to be excessive.
Risk: Excessive surface temperatures can increase the risk of injury to the occupants.
Fix: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional insulation insert, and a foam seal on the outer edge of the cover, free of charge. The recall began December 28, 2020. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903527.
Visibility:glass, side/rear
Problem: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2020 Motorized Alante, Greyhawk, Melbourne, Precept, Redhawk, Seneca, Accolade, Emblem, Esteem, Odyssey, Qwest, and Vision recreational vehicles. The adhesive bond between the glass and the metal hinge frame of the frameless crank out vent and egress windows may fail which would then allow the glass to detach and fall out.
Risk: If the window glass detaches while the vehicle is moving it could become a projectile, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Fix: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the frameless windows for proper adhesive bond strength, replacing the windows as necessary, free of charge. This recall began June 15, 2020. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901508.
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.
Gears in steering gear box must be "sloppy". Constantly needing to correct to drive a straight line down the road. I have gone to "Safety Plus Steering Control" and had them install the proper Control arm, thinking this would solve the problem. It has not. The constant correcting of the steering…
The contact owns a 2020 Jayco Precept RV constructed on a 2019 Ford F-53 chassis. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the screws used to secure the brackets holding the 300-pound refrigerator failed, and the refrigerator became unsecured, causing the 25-foot long…
We have multiple issues with cylinder misfire codes. The smart junction box, wiring and spark plugs have been replaced but we repeatedly take our motorhome to ford for repairs. At only 5600 miles we have not been able to travel consistently.
Doghouse becomes extremely hot while travelling. It melts candy, gum, mints setting in the cupholder or cellphone tray. Cannot rest barefoot on the doghouse..it was first noted shortly after delivery oct 2019. We addressed it with service department who informed us jayco would do nothing unless…
Can not adjust driver seat so that smaller drivers can reach the gas and brake pedals. I am 5'1". Even with the seat as far forward and low as possible i have to wear platform shoes in order to drive the rv.
Other Jayco Precept years
← 2019 Precept · 2021 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 | 6 | 4 |
| 2019 Precept | 4 | 6 |
| 2018 Precept | 4 | 4 |
| 2017 Precept | 7 | 4 |
| 2016 Precept | 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 2020 Jayco Precept?
Owners most often report electrical system, unknown or other, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2020 Jayco Precept?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2020 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 2020 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.