Recall 16V561000: Jayco, Inc.
Official NHTSA recall notice text, the vehicles it lists, and the RV model years on this site that it is linked to.
Key facts
- NHTSA campaign 16V561000 was filed by Jayco, Inc. and received on July 27, 2016.
- Type: Vehicle recall. Component: SEATS.
- Potential units affected, as reported by the manufacturer: 1,230.
- The manufacturer reports notifying owners on August 16, 2016.
- Production dates listed: October 13, 2014 to June 23, 2016.
- First seen in this dataset on September 19, 2026.
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Defect summary (official text)
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Alante and Precept motorhomes manufactured October 13, 2014, to June 23, 2016. The affected vehicles have a driver seat that may loosen and detach from the seat base as a result of the seat having been swiveled around.
Consequence (official text)
If the seat detaches from the seat base while vehicle is being driven, the operator may lose control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy (official text)
Jayco has notified owners, and dealers will install a jam nut on top of the seat base nut, free of charge. The recall began on August 16, 2016. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903310.
Notes and contacts as published
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 9903310.
Vehicles listed in the notice
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| JAYCO | ALANTE | 2016 to 2017 |
| JAYCO | PRECEPT | 2016 to 2017 |
RV model years on this site linked to this campaign
- 2016 Jayco Precept listed in the notice
- 2017 Jayco Precept listed in the notice
NHTSA records released through September 19, 2026; Transport Canada records through September 19, 2026.How records are matched.
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