2018 Jayco Precept
Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2018
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2018: 4 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Visibility
2 of 4 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing motor.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2018 Jayco Precept. While driving approximately 65 MPH in the rain, the windshield wipers stopped operating without warning. The contact had to pull the vehicle over and wait until the rain stopped.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-07-18
Structure
2 of 4 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2018 Jayco Precept. While driving highway speeds, the four slide outs detached without warning. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and maneuvered the slide outs back in place.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-08-22
Visibility/wiper
1 of 4 total reports mentions: visibility/wiper.
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2018-06-29Visibility18V297000 Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2018 Jayco Alante and 2018-2019 Jayco Precept vehicles. The windshield wiper system motor on these vehicles may fail when being operated in heavy snow or ice situations, thereby reducing driver visibility.
Remedy: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper module with a new relay pack, free of charge. The recall began on June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903378.
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2018-08-22Equipment18V451000 Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jayco Alante, Precept, Seneca, Redhawk, and Melbourne motorhomes.
Remedy: Jayco will notify owners, and will provided a corrected CCC label, free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903405.
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2019-04-16Electrical system19V270000 Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Precept, 2016-2019 Alante and 2019 Precept Prestige motorhomes built on a Ford F53 chassis.
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.
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2019-11-14Service brakes, hydraulic19V705000 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.
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2018 Jayco Precept — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Visibility: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility/wiper: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 18V297000 · Visibility
- Recall 18V451000 · Equipment
- Recall 19V270000 · Electrical system
- Recall 19V705000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
FAQ
- Is the 2018 Jayco Precept reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2018 Jayco Precept?
- The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2018 Jayco Precept have?
- 4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.