Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipRecall 18V-078 · 2017 Jayco Precept
Jayco, Inc. recall 18V-078 covers 17 2017 Jayco Precept for a service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip problem, reported to NHTSA on January 30, 2018.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V078000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2017 Precept motorhomes. The brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Units (HECU) on these vehicles may be missing valve block ball plugs, potentially causing a brake fluid leak or air ingestion during electronic brake distribution and/or ABS activation.
The risk
A brake fluid leak or air ingestion can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Jayco will notify owners, and Ford dealers will inspect the hydraulic block and replace the HECU if the ball plugs are present, free of charge. The recall began on February 16, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137.
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.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 12, 2016 to February 22, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.