Driving when I heard a loud whisling, I check the driver side window but it was closed. I open and closed to ensure it wasn't the driver's side window. I pulled over at the next rest area and found the windshield has slipped out of the gasket. I drove very slow on the access road to get home. I called SW Mobile RV Inc Levy Loza 210‑508‑6015). He placed silicone around the windshield to keep the wind out so I could drive a short distance to a RV repair company. Mr. Loza stated if I continue to drive the windshield will fall out for there is nothing holding it in place except the gasket itself. The gasket came loose from the front cap; this will continue to happened until Jayco fixes the issue with the windshield. He advised I need to contact Jayco. I contacted Jayco dealership service department (Explore USA RV Supercenter 28970 IH-10 West Boerne, TX 78006 1‑830‑981‑5618); the inquired about the chassis, I told them it was on a Ford 53 chassis, I was then told to contact Ford.
The worst 2018 Jayco Alante problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Visibility2
- Body1
Problems by type
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- Visibility2
- Body1
Recalls 4
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
- 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
Suspension
- What is wrong
- Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2018 Jayco Alante vehicles. The leveling system hydraulic hoses may become damaged due to their location, resulting in a hydraulic fluid leak.
- Risk
- The leaking hydraulic fluid leak may spray onto the exhaust system, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the location of hoses and replace any damaged hoses, free of charge. The recall began September 13, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1‑800‑517‑9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903407.
Recall number 18V570000 · Recall details
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jayco Alante, Precept, Seneca, Redhawk, and Melbourne motorhomes. The Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC) label incorrectly overstates the cargo capacity, potentially causing the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Wheels and Rims - Other than Passenger Cars."
- Risk
- An overloaded vehicle has an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Jayco will notify owners, and will provided a corrected CCC label, free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1‑800‑517‑9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903405.
Recall number 18V451000 · Recall details
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor
- What is wrong
- 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."
- Risk
- Failure of the windshield wiper system can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 18V297000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2018 Jayco Alante 9
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Standard Repair Procedure: 4K & 5.5K Generator Overheating – Fuel Hose Protection
- Jayco and entegra coach storage tips. instructions for storing jayco and entegra coach diesel pushers.
- Repair steps regarding beltline/S-lock molding at sidewall
- Informational bulletin for repair that requires the removal of pullout cabinet extension drawers.
- Units built on a Ford F53 2014-2020 chassis require an inspection of the engine air cleaner main inlet and...
- Baggage doors may leaking due to incorrect O-ring installed in handle
- REVISED MAY 2019 adding all products built on Ford F53 chassis
- Installation of additional slide roller/s required to prevent floor deflection
What 2018 Jayco Alante owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The windshield wiper on the driver's side slams across the windshield and is damaging the windshield when exceeding 36 MPH. This is a dangerous situation when at highway speeds and not being able to maintain highways speeds. Plus the windshield is being damaged and the integrity of windshield may become in question. Jayco had a recall for 2018 models, but many with 2017 models also have the same issue. I contacted jayco and jayco says not under the recall, but yet many are having the same issue with the motorhomes outside of the recall dates.
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Questions about the 2018 Jayco Alante
Is the 2018 Jayco Alante reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2018 Jayco Alante, close to a typical Alante model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2018 Jayco Alante?
Windows, wipers and visibility, with 2 complaints. Next is body (1).
How many recalls does the 2018 Jayco Alante have?
4 recalls, covering electrical system, suspension and equipment.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Jayco Alante visibility?
Yes, 1 recall: 18V297000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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