Recall 18V078000: 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 18V078000 was filed by Jayco, Inc. and received on January 30, 2018.
- Type: Vehicle recall. Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP.
- Potential units affected, as reported by the manufacturer: 17.
- The manufacturer reports notifying owners on February 16, 2018.
- Production dates listed: December 12, 2016 to February 22, 2017.
- First seen in this dataset on September 19, 2026.
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Defect summary (official text)
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.
Consequence (official text)
A brake fluid leak or air ingestion can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy (official text)
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.
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: na.
Vehicles listed in the notice
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| JAYCO | PRECEPT | 2017 |
RV model years on this site linked to this campaign
- 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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