Recall 16V905000: 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 16V905000 was filed by Jayco, Inc. and received on December 15, 2016.
- Type: Vehicle recall. Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING.
- Potential units affected, as reported by the manufacturer: 680.
- The manufacturer reports notifying owners on January 18, 2017.
- Production dates listed: August 10, 2015 to March 15, 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 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.
Consequence (official text)
If the steps retract on their own, a person trying to enter or exit the motorhome may fall, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy (official text)
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.
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: 9903340.
Vehicles listed in the notice
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| JAYCO | ALANTE | 2016 |
| JAYCO | PRECEPT | 2016 |
RV model years on this site linked to this campaign
- 2016 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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