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2021 Jayco Alante problems

The most common problem on the 2021 Jayco Alante is seats. It has 2.0 times the complaints of a typical Alante model year.

Typical year2.0x the typical complaints
Owner complaints
4
Recalls
3
Service bulletins
8
Worst area
Seats

The worst 2021 Jayco Alante problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Seats
    2
  • Electrical
    1
  • Suspension
    1
  • Transmission
    1

Problems by type

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  • Seats
    2
  • Electrical
    1
  • Suspension
    1
  • Transmission
    1

Recalls 3

Suspension: rearReported March 30, 2023 · 19 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Jayco Atlante, Precept, Precept Prestige, Entegra Emblem, Vision, and Vision XL motorhomes. The rear stabilizer bar attachment brackets may break and separate from the vehicle.
Risk
Brackets that separate from the vehicle can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the bolt tightness for both rear stabilizer attachment brackets and replace the weld nuts, bolts, and brackets as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2023. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1‑800‑283‑8267. Jayco's number for this recall is Ford 22V‑731.

Recall number 23V217000 · Recall details

EngineReported October 29, 2020 · 1,058 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Jayco Alante, Precept, Entegra Vision, 2021 Jayco Precept Prestige, Entegra Vision XL, and Emblem motorhomes built on a Ford F-53 chassis. The engine covers may not contain sufficient heat insulation, causing the interior surface temperatures to be excessive.
Risk
Excessive surface temperatures can increase the risk of injury to the occupants.
Remedy
Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional insulation insert, and a foam seal on the outer edge of the cover, free of charge. The recall began December 28, 2020. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1‑800‑283‑8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903527.

Recall number 20V667000 · Recall details

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerReported October 28, 2020 · 165 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2021 Vision, Emblem, Vision XL, Alante, Precept, and Precept Prestige recreational vehicles, equipped with a Power Bedlift System. The bedlift motor may fail due to internal gear failure, causing the overhead bunk bed to release from the stowed position.
Risk
If the bed releases unexpectedly from the stowed position while moving, it could contact the driver and possibly block their vision, increasing the risk of a crash and injury.
Remedy
Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bed motor, free of charge. The recall began November 18, 2020. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1‑800‑517‑9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903525.

Recall number 20V662000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 2021 Jayco Alante 8

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

What 2021 Jayco Alante owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 3, 2024 · Seats · OH

Passenger seat missing left side weld. Uploaded two pics, right side is good, left side is missing.

Filed Sep 1, 2023 · Seats · OH

Bottom bracket Dinette seat screws were not installed. Causing the top bracket to come loose on one side. Factory must have forgotten, built during Covid. Nov, 2020 build date.

Filed Aug 17, 2023 · Suspension, Transmission · LA

The contact owns a 2021 Jayco Alante RV built on a 2020 Ford F-53 chassis. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Numbers: 21V202000 (Suspension, Power Train) and 22V731000 (Suspension) however, the dealer was unwilling to repair the RV. The contact stated that the manufacturer and the RV dealer were not cooperating with repairing the RV under the recalls. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Sep 7, 2021 · Electrical · TX

The contact owns a 2021 Jayco Alante. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, he was unable to disconnect the battery disconnect switch. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact took the RV to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the battery disconnect switch to be replaced. The RV was repaired but continued to experience failure. The contact took the RV back to the local dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

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Questions about the 2021 Jayco Alante

Is the 2021 Jayco Alante reliable?

Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2021 Jayco Alante, 2.0 times a typical Alante model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2021 Jayco Alante?

Seats, with 2 complaints. Next is electrical (1).

How many recalls does the 2021 Jayco Alante have?

3 recalls, covering suspension, engine and equipment.

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