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2021 Jayco Alante

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Apr 3, 2024
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Mar 30, 2023
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 4 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2021 Jayco Alante, most frequently naming the interior & seats, electrical and powertrain (other) categories. 3 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 8 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Interior & seats240.0%
  • Electrical120.0%
  • Powertrain (other)120.0%
  • Suspension120.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

3 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
23V217000

SUSPENSION:REAR

Mar 30, 2023
19 units potentially affected
The defect: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Jayco Atlante, Precept, Precept Prestige, Entegra Emblem, Vision, and Vision XL motorhomes. The rear stabilizer bar attachment brackets may break and separate from the vehicle.
The risk: Brackets that separate from the vehicle can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Dealers will inspect the bolt tightness for both rear stabilizer attachment brackets and replace the weld nuts, bolts, and brackets as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2023. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is Ford 22V-731.
Jayco, Inc.Manufacturer number Ford 22V-731View on NHTSA.gov
20V667000

ENGINE

Oct 29, 2020
1,058 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: Excessive surface temperatures can increase the risk of injury to the occupants.
The remedy: 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.
Jayco, Inc.Manufacturer number 9903527View on NHTSA.gov
20V662000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Oct 28, 2020
165 units potentially affected
The defect: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2021 Vision, Emblem, Vision XL, Alante, Precept, and Precept Prestige recreational vehicles, equipped with a Power Bedlift System. The bedlift motor may fail due to internal gear failure, causing the overhead bunk bed to release from the stowed position.
The risk: If the bed releases unexpectedly from the stowed position while moving, it could contact the driver and possibly block their vision, increasing the risk of a crash and injury.
The remedy: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bed motor, free of charge. The recall began November 18, 2020. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903525.
Jayco, Inc.Manufacturer number 9903525View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Interior & seats
Filed Apr 3, 2024

Passenger seat missing left side weld. Uploaded two pics, right side is good, left side is missing.

NHTSA ID
11581018
Incident
Mar 23, 2024
Interior & seats
Filed Sep 1, 2023

Bottom bracket Dinette seat screws were not installed. Causing the top bracket to come loose on one side. Factory must have forgotten, built during Covid. Nov, 2020 build date.

NHTSA ID
11542084
Incident
Aug 12, 2023
Powertrain (other)Suspension
Filed Aug 17, 2023

The contact owns a 2021 Jayco Alante RV built on a 2020 Ford F-53 chassis. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 21V202000 (Suspension, Power Train) and 22V731000 (Suspension) however, the dealer was unwilling to repair the RV. The contact stated that the manufacturer and the RV dealer were not cooperating with repairing the RV under the recalls. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA ID
11539245
Incident
Jul 24, 2023
Electrical
Filed Sep 7, 2021

The contact owns a 2021 Jayco Alante. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, he was unable to disconnect the battery disconnect switch. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact took the RV to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the battery disconnect switch to be replaced. The RV was repaired but continued to experience failure. The contact took the RV back to the local dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

NHTSA ID
11431918
Incident
Jun 30, 2021

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

SRP 22-083

EQUIPMENT; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Standard Repair Procedure: 4K & 5.5K Generator Overheating – Fuel Hose Protection. Gas generators overheating while traveling. Adding a heatshield sleeve to the fuel line running from the rear axle to the generator fuel line connection.

SRP 22-061

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR

4K Generator drawing engine heat from below coach and shutting down generator. Instructions on how to replace Generator Baggage Door for Ventilation.

INC 22-067

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

JAYCO AND ENTEGRA COACH STORAGE TIPS. INSTRUCTIONS FOR STORING JAYCO AND ENTEGRA COACH DIESEL PUSHERS.

SRP 22-046

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

INSTRUCTIONS FOR RESETTING LEVELING SYSTEM “ZERO POINT”

21-015

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

Install water heater guard when refrigerator exhaust vent is installed above the water heater.

SRP 21-028

STRUCTURE

Standard Repair Procedure - Overhead Bunk Rail Support Securement.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Jayco Alante by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2026000—
2024030—
2023030—
2022030—
2021Viewing430—
2020230—
2019140—
2018240—
2017730—
2016040—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.