repaired · 2021 Q3
Hydraulic: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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…
2017 Jayco PreceptProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 2017 Jayco Precept, most often about the visibility/wiper. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-705 the manufacturer reports only 44% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 4, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Jayco Precept has problems
7 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Visibility/wiper
2Engine1 crash/fire/injury
1Service brakes, hydraulic
1Steering
1Structure
1Suspension
1Equipment
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2017 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.
repaired · 2021 Q1
Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
Risk. If the wiring in the circuit overheats, it can increase the risk of fire.
no report yet
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Risk. A brake fluid leak or air ingestion can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2019 Q2
Seats
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.
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
2017 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
'10'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Precept owners report
Recent visibility/wiper complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I purchased a 2017 Jayco Precept 36T on 9/16/2017 and have had issues with it, most that have been handled by Jayco, including a slideout. However, the Windshield Wipers have been a problem for the last 3 years that I have owned it. The Driver's Side Wiper, when being operated, goes too far to the…
DRIVERS WINDSHIELD WIPER FLOPS ALL THE WAY TO THE FAR LEFT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND PAST THE EDGE OF THE WINDSHIELD, CATCHING AND MARRING THE WINDOW AND FLIPPING THE WIPER ARM MAKING IT USELESS. CANNOT USE THE WIPER.*DT*JB
WHEN TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED'WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON HIGH SPEED, THE DRIVER SIDE WIPER BLADE AN ARM LIFT AWAY FROM THE WINDSHIELD, SLAMMING BACK DOWN WHEN IT REACHES THE FAR LEFT END OF ITS TRAVEL. THE WIPER ARM LIFTING FROM THE WINDSHIELD RESULTS IN RESTRICTED VISIBILITY AS THERE IS NO…
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