no report yet
Suspension: rear
Risk. Brackets that separate from the vehicle can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
2021 Jayco PreceptProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 2021 Jayco Precept, most often about the visibility/wiper. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-667 the manufacturer reports only 49% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 3, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 Jayco Precept has problems
9 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Visibility/wiper
2Electrical system
2Structure
1Wheels
1Trailer hitches
1Engine and engine cooling
1Engine
1Service brakes
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Trailer hitches | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2021 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 · 2024 Q1
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. A storage compartment that melts 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 Q3
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. If the bed releases unexpectedly from the stowed position while moving, it could contact the driver and possibly block their vision, increasing the risk of a…
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
2021 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 visibility/wiper complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The heat shield on the floor of the passenger side is missing near the exhaust manifold. The shield cable for the batteries and other wiring has melted and shorted some wires. The heat was so hot that it melted the plastic storage compartment also and exposed the vehicle to exhaust gases and heat.…
Component: Windshield wipers stopped during Interstate driving in a thunderstorm/heavy rain. It is available for inspection upon request. Visibility was reduced to near zero, putting myself and other drivers at a significantly increased risk of a crash. I steered to the emergency lane and stopped…
WHEN DRIVING IN HEAVY RAIN WITH THE WIPERS ON HIGH THEY WILL HIT EACH OTHER. THUS, COMING LOSE. IT ONLY DOES IT WHEN THERE IS RAIN AND WIND WHILE DRIVING EVEN AT JUST 50 MPH. DEALERSHIP SPRAYED HOSE ON IT AND COULD NOT REPLICATE THE EFFECT. WELL DRIVE IT AND YOU WILL SEE. TERRIBLE TO SPEND OVER137K…
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