Jayco Precept problems by model year

Updated Oct 11, 2026 from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 33 owner complaints and 24 recalls on file for the Jayco Precept (2010–2026).

Complaints: 33
Recalls: 24
Model years: 13
Worst year: —

Complaints by model year

NHTSA complaints per Jayco Precept model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Jayco Precept model year

Year	Complaints	Injuries	Recalls	Top problem
2026 Precept	1	0	0	Steering
2024 Precept	1	0	3	Brakes
2023 Precept	0	0	3	—
2022 Precept	4	0	3	Body & Structure
2021 Precept	9	0	4	Visibility & Wipers
2020 Precept	6	0	4	Electrical System
2019 Precept	3	2	6	Visibility & Wipers
2018 Precept	2	0	4	Body & Structure
2017 Precept	5	0	4	Visibility & Wipers
2016 Precept	1	0	4	Visibility & Wipers
2015 Precept	1	0	4	Visibility & Wipers
2014 Precept	0	0	7	—
2010 Precept	0	0	1	—

Most common Jayco Precept problem areas (all years)

Visibility & Wipers
11 complaints
Body & Structure
8 complaints
Electrical System
4 complaints
Engine
4 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Wheels & Tires
2 complaints
Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
1 complaints
Transmission & Drivetrain
1 complaints

Complaint trend

Complaints about the Jayco Precept received by NHTSA each month.

Jayco Precept recalls

Recall 23V771000Nov 16, 2023134 vehiclesModel years 2023–2024
Risk: An inoperative instrument panel cannot show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 23V673000Oct 5, 202346 vehiclesModel years 2024
Risk: An obstructed emergency exit window may prevent or delay occupants from exiting in an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
Recall 23V318000May 4, 202363 vehiclesModel years 2023–2024
Risk: A damaged wheel can result in a loss of tire pressure. A damaged brake line can cause a brake fluid leak and reduce brake performance. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Recall 23V217000Mar 30, 202319 vehiclesModel years 2021–2022
Risk: Brackets that separate from the vehicle can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 23V102000Feb 20, 20232,467 vehiclesModel years 2022–2023
Risk: Missing axle information may result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 22V297000May 4, 2022332 vehiclesModel years 2020–2022
Risk: A storage compartment that melts can increase the risk of a fire.
Recall 21V204000Mar 24, 20212,144 vehiclesModel years 2019–2020
Risk: A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire.
Recall 20V667000Oct 29, 20201,058 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021
Risk: Excessive surface temperatures can increase the risk of injury to the occupants.
Recall 20V662000Oct 28, 2020165 vehiclesModel years 2021
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 crash and injury.
Recall 20V337000Jun 9, 2020449 vehiclesModel years 2020
Risk: If the window glass detaches while the vehicle is moving it could become a projectile, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Recall 19V705000Oct 3, 20191,660 vehiclesModel years 2014–2018
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 fire.
Recall 19V270000Apr 2, 20194,519 vehiclesModel years 2014–2019
Risk: If the wiring in the circuit overheats, it can increase the risk of fire.
Recall 18V689000Oct 2, 201824 vehiclesModel years 2019
Risk: If a sufficient quantity of wheel studs break on one hub, vehicle handling could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 18V451000Jul 5, 201849 vehiclesModel years 2018–2019
Risk: An overloaded vehicle has an increased risk of a crash.
Recall 18V445000Jul 5, 2018124 vehiclesModel years 2019
Risk: The driver's reduced visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
Recall 18V297000May 4, 2018998 vehiclesModel years 2018–2019
Risk: Failure of the windshield wiper system can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 18V078000Jan 30, 201817 vehiclesModel years 2017
Risk: A brake fluid leak or air ingestion can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 17V746000Nov 21, 201749,563 vehiclesModel years 2010–2015
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Recall 16V905000Dec 15, 2016680 vehiclesModel years 2016
Risk: If the steps retract on their own, a person trying to enter or exit the motorhome may fall, increasing their risk of injury.
Recall 16V561000Jul 27, 20161,230 vehiclesModel years 2016–2017
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.
Recall 14V502000Aug 14, 2014389 vehiclesModel years 2014–2015
Risk: Damaged wires may short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Recall 14V196000Apr 16, 2014192 vehiclesModel years 2014
Risk: If the microwave starts on its own and there are contents inside, a fire could result.
Recall 13V331000Jul 31, 201319 vehiclesModel years 2014
Risk: If the attachment mechanism cracks, the windshield wiper may detach reducing the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 13V168000Apr 30, 20132,491 vehiclesModel years 2014
Risk: If motor damage occurs, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the motorhome is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

Other Jayco models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology