repaired · 2024 Q1
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. A storage compartment that melts can increase the risk of a fire.
2020 Jayco PreceptProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2020 Jayco Precept, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-204 the manufacturer reports only 24% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 15, 2023. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2020 Jayco Precept has problems
6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Electrical system
1Equipment
1Exterior lighting
1Seats
1Steering
1Structure
1Engine
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2020 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 · 2023 Q1
Appliance: oven/stove/cooktop
Risk. A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2022 Q3
Engine
Risk. Excessive surface temperatures can increase the risk of injury to the occupants.
repaired · 2022 Q1
Visibility: glass, side/rear
Risk. If the window glass detaches while the vehicle is moving it could become a projectile, increasing the risk of injury or 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
2020 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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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Precept owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WE HAVE MULTIPLE ISSUES WITH CYLINDER MISFIRE CODES. THE SMART JUNCTION BOX, WIRING AND SPARK PLUGS HAVE BEEN REPLACED BUT WE REPEATEDLY TAKE OUR MOTORHOME TO FORD FOR REPAIRS. AT ONLY 5600 MILES WE HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO TRAVEL CONSISTENTLY.
I HAVE BEEN HAVING ELECTRICAL ISSUES, CURRENT PARTS ON ORDER AT REPAIR SHOP. I HAD SOME MORE ELECTRICAL ISSUES DEVELOP. I FOUND THAT THERE ARE MELTING WIRES AND THE PLASTIC STORAGE BIN ABOVE THERE AREA ALSO HAS MELTED. ALL THIS DAMAGE IS IN FRONT OF THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WHERE THE LEFT AND RIGHT…
Own a 2020 Precept?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.