Electrical system: wiringRecall 16V-905 · Jayco vehicles
Jayco, Inc. recall 16V-905 covers 680 Jayco vehicles for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on December 15, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q4) shows 69% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V905000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain model year 2016 Alante and Precept motorhomes manufactured August 10, 2015, to March 15, 2016. The wiring for the entrance steps may be incorrectly installed, and as a result, the steps may unexpectedly retract.
The risk
If the steps retract on their own, a person trying to enter or exit the motorhome may fall, increasing their risk of injury.
The fix
Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the entrance step wiring, correcting the wiring as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 18, 2017. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903340.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
69%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 10, 2015 to March 15, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.