2020 JAYCO PRECEPT Complaints and Recall Information
The 2020 JAYCO PRECEPT has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to safety defects and component failures identified in recalls. No customer complaints have been registered concerning performance or reliability.
There are five recalls involving different systems on the 2020 JAYCO PRECEPT. These recalls primarily affect structural components, engine insulation, cooking appliance safety, and window integrity.
Recalls- Heat shield defect. (NHTSA Recall 22V297000) Affects 332 vehicles. The heat shield beneath the storage compartment may be too short, allowing heat from the exhaust system to melt the compartment. This defect increases the risk of fire. Dealers will extend the heat shield free of charge. Owner notification began June 27, 2022.
- Engine insulation issue. (NHTSA Recall 20V667000) Affects 1058 vehicles. Engine covers lack sufficient heat insulation, causing excessive surface temperatures that pose an injury risk to occupants. Dealers will install additional insulation and foam seals at no cost. The recall started December 28, 2020.
- Gas leak risk. (NHTSA Recall 21V204000) Affects 2144 vehicles. The saddle valve securing bolt on certain stoves may be overtightened, damaging the o-ring seal and causing continuous gas leaks. This defect increases fire risk. Dometic service centers will install a remedy kit free of charge. Letters were mailed May 3, 2021.
- Window adhesive failure. (NHTSA Recall 20V337000) Affects 449 vehicles. The adhesive bond between frameless crank-out vent and egress glass to the metal hinge may fail, potentially causing the glass to detach while driving. Detached glass could become a projectile and increase crash risk. Dealers will inspect and replace windows as needed without charge. Recall began June 15, 2020.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs, safety defects, or unresolved recall issues on the 2020 JAYCO PRECEPT may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a consumer protection attorney can help clarify available options.
2020 JAYCO PRECEPT Summary
2020
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
3983
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2020 JAYCO PRECEPT
332 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:BODY
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.
2020 JAYCO PRECEPT
2144 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:OVEN/STOVE/COOKTOP
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.
2020 JAYCO PRECEPT
1058 vehicles affected
ENGINE
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.
2020 JAYCO PRECEPT
449 vehicles affected
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
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.
Complaints
No complaints found.