The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·22V297000·Announced 2022-04-05

Jayco Precept motorhomes recalled for inadequate heat shield

Jayco is recalling 2020-2022 Precept motorhomes because the heat shield beneath the storage compartment may be too short, allowing exhaust heat to melt it and increase fire risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is a structural vehicle defect with potential for fire, but no actual injuries or fires have been reported. Per the rubric, when the hazard is theoretical without reported illness or injury, the score is at most 3.

Plain-English summary

Jayco, Inc. is recalling certain 2020-2022 Jayco Precept motorhomes. The heat shield beneath the storage compartment may not be long enough to protect it from exhaust system heat.

When the heat shield is inadequate, heat from the exhaust system can melt the storage compartment, which increases the risk of a fire. Approximately 332 units are affected.

If you own an affected motorhome, contact a Jayco dealer for a free repair. Dealers will extend the heat shield at no cost. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2022. For assistance, call Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153). You can also visit www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
2021 JAYCO PRECEPT
Brand
JAYCO
Manufacturer
Jayco, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
  • fire
  • heat-damage
Affected units
332

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • PRECEPT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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