2016 Jayco Alante Problems: 0 Complaints, 4 Recalls

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Structure: frame and members: underbody shieldsReported October 3, 2019 · 190 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Alante motorhomes built on Ford F53 chassis. A heat shield may have not have been installed, allowing the hydraulic lines to be exposed to excessive heat.
Risk: Excessive heat can melt hydraulic lines, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will install aftermarket heat shields to the chassis, free of charge. The recall began November 14, 2019. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1‑800‑517‑9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903442.

Recall number 19V706000 · Recall details

Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakersReported April 2, 2019 · 4,519 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Precept, 2016-2019 Alante and 2019 Precept Prestige motorhomes built on a Ford F53 chassis. The blower motor electrical circuit may be missing the 25amp fuse, possibly resulting in overheating of the wiring.
Risk: If the wiring in the circuit overheats, it can increase the risk of fire.
Remedy: Jayco has notified owners, and dealers will install a 25amp fuse, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2019. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1‑800‑517‑9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903432.

Recall number 19V270000 · Recall details

Electrical system: wiringReported December 15, 2016 · 680 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: If the steps retract on their own, a person trying to enter or exit the motorhome may fall, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 16V905000 · Recall details

SeatsReported July 27, 2016 · 1,230 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
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.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 16V561000 · Recall details

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Is the 2016 Jayco Alante reliable?

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How many recalls does the 2016 Jayco Alante have?

4 recalls, covering structure, electrical system and seats.

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