Recall 18V297000: 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 18V297000 was filed by Jayco, Inc. and received on May 4, 2018.
- Type: Vehicle recall. Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR.
- Potential units affected, as reported by the manufacturer: 998.
- The manufacturer reports notifying owners on June 29, 2018.
- Production dates listed: June 1, 2017 to March 27, 2018.
- First seen in this dataset on September 19, 2026.
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Defect summary (official text)
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2018 Jayco Alante and 2018-2019 Jayco Precept vehicles. The windshield wiper system motor on these vehicles may fail when being operated in heavy snow or ice situations, thereby reducing driver visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."
Consequence (official text)
Failure of the windshield wiper system can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy (official text)
Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper module with a new relay pack, free of charge. The recall began on June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903378.
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: 9903378.
Vehicles listed in the notice
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| JAYCO | ALANTE | 2018 |
| JAYCO | PRECEPT | 2018 to 2019 |
RV model years on this site linked to this campaign
- 2018 Jayco Precept listed in the notice
- 2019 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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