2014 Jayco PreceptProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2014 Jayco Precept, most often about the equipment. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-746 the manufacturer reports only 10% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 3, 2019. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2014 Jayco Precept has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Equipment11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

7 recalls

2014 Jayco Precept recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

44%repaired · 2021 Q3

Hydraulic: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 19V-705 · Oct 3, 2019 · 1,660 vehicles · 725 repaired

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

53%repaired · 2021 Q1

Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

Recall 19V-270 · Apr 2, 2019 · 4,519 vehicles · 2,392 repaired

Risk. If the wiring in the circuit overheats, it can increase the risk of fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

10%repaired · 2019 Q4

Equipment

Recall 17V-746 · Nov 21, 2017 · 49,563 vehicles · 5,068 repaired

Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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56%repaired · 2015 Q3

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 14V-196 · Apr 16, 2014 · 192 vehicles · 107 repaired

Risk. If the microwave starts on its own and there are contents inside, a fire could result.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer

Recall 13V-331 · Jul 31, 2013 · 19 vehicles

Risk. If the attachment mechanism cracks, the windshield wiper may detach reducing the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment

Recall 13V-168 · Apr 30, 2013 · 2,491 vehicles

Risk. If motor damage occurs, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the motorhome is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Jayco.

Best & worst years

2014 vs. every other Precept year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Precept median. How we score

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In owners' words

What Precept owners report

Recent equipment complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JAYCO PRECEPT RV EQUIPPED WITH AN ELETROLUX/FRIGIDAIRE KG SERIES MICROWAVE, MODEL NUMBER: CFMV152CLB (N/A). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY PAD FAILED TO ENGAGE AND A BURNING ODOR EMITTED FROM THE MICROWAVE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT FLAMES WERE NOT PRESENT. THE…
Complaint 10608509 · Jul 7, 2014

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