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2018-2019 Jayco Alante and Jayco Precept recall: motor

Jayco, Inc. reported this safety recall on May 4, 2018. It covers about 998 vehicles.

vehicles affected
998
reported
May 4, 2018
owners notified
Jun 29, 2018
related complaints
7

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

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 7 complaints about visibility problems.

Questions about recall 18V297000

Is there a recall on the 2018-2019 Jayco Alante and Jayco Precept motor?

Yes. Recall 18V297000, reported on May 4, 2018, covers about 998 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 18V297000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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