2017 Jayco Precept Problems
- Complaints
- 7filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 13,875miles, 4 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 4campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2017 Jayco Precept (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2017 Jayco Precept. The part named most often is visibility, with 3 complaints (43% of the total), followed by engine (2) and brakes (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 13,875 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 12 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine2 29%
- Brakes1 14%
- Equipment1 14%
- Other or unknown1 14%
- Steering1 14%
- Body and structure1 14%
- Suspension1 14%
Example complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “When traveling at highway speed'with the windshield wipers on high speed, the driver side wiper blade an arm lift away from the windshield, slamming back down when it reaches the far left end of its travel. The wiper arm lifting from the windshield results in restricted visibility as there is no clearing of the windshield.”
NHTSA complaint #11133083, filed 2018-10, 3,900 milesBrakes: “The contact owns a 2017 Jayco Precept built on a 2016 Ford Motorhome Chassis. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, there was smoke coming from the rear of the RV. The contact pulled over to the side of the roadway and stopped the RV. The RV was towed to the local repair center, where it was diagnosed and determined that hydraulic fluid had leaked onto the exhaust pipes, causing the smoke. The contact was informed that several support welds had fractured and caused the hydraulic fluid lines to fail and leak hydraulic fluid. …”
NHTSA complaint #11678183, filed 2025-08, 29,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 12,000 and 15,750 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 19V705000Oct 3, 2019Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Hydraulic › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCovers: Jayco Precept 2014–2018
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.
- 19V270000Apr 2, 2019Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakersCovers: Jayco Precept 2014–2019, Alante 2016–2019
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.
- 18V078000Jan 30, 2018Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipCovers: Jayco Precept 2017
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2017 Precept motorhomes. The brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Units (HECU) on these vehicles may be missing valve block ball plugs, potentially causing a brake fluid leak or air ingestion during electronic brake…
- 16V561000Jul 27, 2016SeatsCovers: Jayco Precept 2016–2017, Alante 2016–2017
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…
Recall details for the 2017 Jayco Precept → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 12 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10219658Sep 7, 2022Body and structure. Standard repair procedure (SRP) - Filon roof damage repair instructions.
- 10211966May 17, 2022Equipment. Jayco and entegra coach storage tips. Instructions for storing jayco and entegra coach diesel pushers.
- 10172531Mar 13, 2020Equipment. Informational bulletin for repair that requires the removal of pullout cabinet extension drawers.
- 10165698Sep 30, 2019Engine cooling. Units built on a Ford F53 2014-2020 chassis require an inspection of the engine air cleaner main inlet and the front -facing portion of the air cleaner for an article in these areas. When found…
- 10195198Nov 1, 2016Equipment, Suspension. Inspect sway bar for proper orientation and replacement of the mounting brackets.
- 10195197Nov 1, 2016Suspension, Equipment. Sway bar order form.
- 10195196Nov 1, 2016Suspension. Inspect sway bar for proper orientation and replacement of the mounting brackets.
- 10195195Nov 1, 2016Suspension. Inspect sway bar for proper orientation and replacement of the mounting brackets.
- 10125531Aug 1, 2016Equipment. Girard Water heater requires inspection for possible replacement of the gas valve. - an intermittent occurrence when the gas valve is not openig to light the burner of the water heater. Confirmation…
- 10125530Aug 1, 2016Electrical system. JBL radio was to feature Apple Car Play and Android Auto which would allow a phone to connect to the radio - certification process did not happen. To compensate for the lack of this feature…
Other model years of the Jayco Precept
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9 | 1,200 | 4 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2020 | 6 | 2,050 | 4 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2017 | 7 | 13,875 | 4 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2016 | 5 | 2,722 | 4 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2017 Jayco Precept have?
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2017 Jayco Precept as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2017 Jayco Precept is reported most often?
Visibility is named most often, in 3 complaints (43% of the total), followed by engine with 2.
Has the 2017 Jayco Precept been recalled?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2017 Jayco Precept reported?
Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 13,875 miles and the middle half falls between 12,000 and 15,750 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.