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2016 Jayco PreceptProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2016 Jayco Precept, most often about the steering. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-705 the manufacturer reports only 44% of affected cars repaired.

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Safety recalls4Lowest repair rate 44%Owner complaints50 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage3kSteering, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 15, 2020. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2016 Jayco Precept has problems

5 complaints 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
Steering20
Structure20
Electrical system10
Suspension10
Visibility/wiper10

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

4 recalls

2016 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 →

69%repaired · 2019 Q4

Electrical system: wiring

Recall 16V-905 · Dec 15, 2016 · 680 vehicles · 470 repaired

Risk. If the steps retract on their own, a person trying to enter or exit the motorhome may fall, increasing their risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

76%repaired · 2019 Q2

Seats

Recall 16V-561 · Jul 27, 2016 · 1,230 vehicles · 930 repaired

Risk. If the seat detaches from the seat base while vehicle is being driven, the operator may lose control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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

2016 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 steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 JAYCO PRECEPT 34 WITH A 2015 FORD F53 CHASSIS. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE INADVERTENTLY STEERED LEFT AND RIGHT. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE, BUT THE VEHICLE STILL VEERED LEFT AND RIGHT WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT CALLED THE JAYCO MANUFACTURER AT…
Complaint 11015230 · Aug 14, 2017 · 3,000 miles
SINCE JUNE, 2016, MY BRAND NEW JAYCO PRECEPT 31UL MOTORHOME HAS BEEN AT THE MANTECA RV DEALERSHIP WHILE MULTIPLE ISSUES ARE BEING ADDRESSED. WHEN DRIVING IT, THE RV CONSTANTLY WANDERED ON THE ROAD LANE, REQUIRING CONSTANT CORRECTION TO KEEP IT TRACKING IN A STRAIGHT LINE. THE DANGEROUS PROBLEM WITH…
Complaint 10910206 · Sep 28, 2016 · 2,300 miles

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