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2015 Jayco Precept

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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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 May 22, 2025
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 Oct 3, 2019
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 3 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2015 Jayco Precept, most frequently naming the electrical, exterior lighting and visibility categories. 4 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 5 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

  • Electrical133.3%
  • Exterior lighting133.3%
  • Visibility133.3%

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

4 campaigns cover this model year

View all 4

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
19V705000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Oct 3, 2019
1,660 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The 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.
The remedy: 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.
Jayco, Inc.Manufacturer number 9903440View on NHTSA.gov
19V270000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

Apr 2, 2019
4,519 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: If the wiring in the circuit overheats, it can increase the risk of fire.
The remedy: 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.
Jayco, Inc.Manufacturer number 9903432View on NHTSA.gov
17V746000

EQUIPMENT

Nov 21, 2017
49,563 units potentially affected
The defect: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling various 2002-2016 recreational vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V746-9524.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
The risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
The remedy: Jayco will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.
Jayco, Inc.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Visibility
Filed May 22, 2025

Wipers not working and no replacement part made anymore. My wiper relay module went bad and the wipers are not working. I contacted Jayco and was told to order a aftermarket harness and modify it. No servicing dealer will do this for me, making the rv a unsafe to drive in rain conditions. This is a big issue that I can't imagine I'm the only one with this issue. They had a recall on later models for a similar issue.

NHTSA ID
11662590
Incident
May 22, 2025
Electrical
Filed Sep 4, 2019

2015 JAYCO MOTOR HOME. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AMPERAGE FUSE SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE CALLS FOR TAKING OUT A 40 AMPERAGE FUSE TO REPLACE IT WITH A 25 AMPERAGE FUSE , BUT THERE IS NO 25 AMPERAGE FUSE. THE ONLY OPTIONS ARE 20 OR 30 AMPERAGE. *JS

NHTSA ID
11245717
Incident
Apr 1, 2019
Exterior lighting
Filed Dec 15, 2015

ON OUR FIRST TRIP ACROSS COUNTRY IN OUR NEW PRECEPT 35UN, WE DISCOVERED A SEVERE HEAD LIGHT ISSUE. THE HEADLIGHTS WERE POINTED DOWN STRAIGHT AT THE PAVEMENT ABOUT 15 FEET OFF THE FRONT OF THE COACH. I HAD TO WHITE KNUCKLE A 5 HOUR DRIVE IN THE WESTERN NEBRASKA. WESTBOUND US20 WITHOUT A LIGHT IN SIGHT. MY HIGH BEAMS WERE ON OUR ENTIRE DRIVE AND I NEVER HAD ONE PASSING VEHICLE IN THE OPPOSING LANE FLASH AT ME. WHEN I LOOKED INSIDE THE HOOD TO SEE IF I COULD MAKE AN ADJUSTMENT, MY HEAD SPUN. THE CONTRAPTION THAT HOLDS THE HEAD LIGHTS IN PLACE DIDN'T MAKE FOR AN EASY ADJUSTMENT. I DID WHAT I COULD, BUT IT BARELY MADE A DIFFERENCE. I PULLED INTO A FORD DEALERSHIP AT MY EARLIEST CONVENIENCE. WE WERE TOLD IT WAS A JAYCO ISSUE. I EVENTUALLY GOT HOME TO CONNECTICUT FROM WYOMING DOING THE BEST WE COULD TO AVOID DRIVING AT NIGHT. WE DROPPED OFF THE COACH AT THE JAYCO DEALERSHIP AND ASKED THEM TO FIX THE HEADLIGHTS. WHEN PICKING UP THE COACH, IT WAS EXPLAINED TO US THAT JAYCO WILL NOT FIX THE HEADLIGHT ISSUE. THE SERVICE MANAGER EXPLAINED THAT HE HIMSELF IS AWARE OF MULTIPLE CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS WITH THIS MODEL FROM HIS DEALERSHIP ALONE. HE SAID THAT JAYCO IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND THEY WILL NOT ADDRESS IT OTHER THAT ASKING THE TECHS TO DO THE BEST THEY CAN TO FIX THEM. IN SPEAKING WITH THE TECH THAT WORKED ON MY PRECEPT, HE SAID THAT HE DID THE BEST HE COULD, BUT THEY COULDN'T BRING THEM TO ANYWHERE CLOSE TO WHERE THEY NEED TO BE. MY WIFE SENT AN EMAIL ABOUT THIS AND SEVERAL OTHER ISSUES WE HAD ON OUR TRIP TO YOU BACK ON 10/19 AND HAS ONLY RECEIVED THE AUTOMATED RESPONSE THANKING HER FOR HER INQUIRY AND THAT YOU WOULD BE CONTACTING US SHORTLY. WE'VE YET TO RECEIVE ANY RESPONSE.

NHTSA ID
10810619
Incident
Oct 19, 2015

Manufacturer communications

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

SRP 22-074

STRUCTURE

Standard repair procedure (SRP) - Filon roof damage repair instructions.

INC 22-067

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

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

INC 20-007

EQUIPMENT

Informational bulletin for repair that requires the removal of pullout cabinet extension drawers.

19-042

ENGINE AND ENGINE 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, removal is required.

TSB-15-006

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

JAYCO: THIS TSB CONTAINS AN OWNER'S NOTIFICATION LETTER. SELECT DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON BELOW. TO PREVENT HOSE DAMAGE, A PROTECTIVE TRIM WAS PLACED AROUND LARGE OVAL HOLE IN STORAGE BOX OF MACERATOR. MODEL 2016 PRECEPT MOTOR HOME. *PE

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 Precept by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2026000—
2024130—
2023030—
2022430—
2021940—
2020640—
2019460—
2018440—
2017740—
2016540—
2015Viewing340—
2014170—
2010010—

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.