Recall 14V502 affects 389 2014-2015 Jayco Precept motorhomes for electric seat wiring damage. Repair is free at any franchised Jayco dealer.
Jayco is recalling 389 2014-2015 Precept motorhomes because electric seat wiring was routed without enough protection, so seat movement can damage the wires. Damaged wiring can short and increase the risk of a fire, and the Jayco dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The 2014-2015 Jayco Precept uses electric wiring under the driver's and passenger's seats to power seat movement. Those wires carry power to the seat motors, which move the seats up and down and back and forth so the driver and passenger can adjust position. The wiring needs clearance and protective covering because every seat adjustment puts nearby wires close to moving hardware.
In the recalled motorhomes, the seat wiring was routed without enough protection. As the seats move, the wiring can rub against or get pinched by the seat structure. That contact can damage the wire covering and the wire itself, turning a normal seat adjustment into an electrical problem.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner can use the seat controls normally and still have wiring damage hidden under the seat.
Who's affected?
The recall spans the 2014 and 2015 Precept motorhomes and names both wiring and seat assembly components.
| 2015 Jayco Precept | wiring |
|---|---|
| 2015 Jayco Precept | seat assembly |
| 2014 Jayco Precept | seat assembly |
| 2014 Jayco Precept | wiring |
| Units affected | 389 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
Damaged electric seat wires can short and increase the risk of a fire. No warning sign is listed for owners, so treat the recall as a repair to schedule soon and avoid repeated powered-seat adjustment until a dealer inspects the wiring. Repair will be free at any franchised Jayco dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2014-2015 Jayco Precept is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Jayco dealer to ask about the free electric-seat wiring repair.
- Schedule the wire reroute and 10 amp circuit breaker installation that protects the seat wiring from damage during seat movement.
- Bring the recall notice if Jayco mailed one. If not, reference recall number 14V502 when you call.
- Avoid using the electric seat controls until the dealer checks the wiring and completes the repair.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Jayco technician reroutes the electric seat wiring for the driver and passenger seats, then installs an additional 10 amp circuit breaker to protect the circuit. The work is meant to keep seat movement from damaging the wires as the seats move up, down, forward, and back. The dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall. Ask the service desk to confirm that the wiring reroute and added circuit breaker are both included before the vehicle is returned.
Timeline
| August 14, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 22, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V502?
Recall 14V502 covers 389 2014-2015 Jayco Precept motorhomes with electric seat wiring that can be damaged as the driver or passenger seat moves. Damaged wires can short and increase fire risk. Jayco dealers reroute the seat wiring and install an additional 10 amp circuit breaker for free.
What should I do if my 2014-2015 Jayco Precept is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorhome is included in recall 14V502. If it is, contact a franchised Jayco dealer to schedule the wiring reroute and circuit breaker installation. Reference recall number 14V502 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Jayco's remedy says dealers will reroute the electric seat wires and install an additional 10 amp circuit breaker free of charge.
What is the safety risk in recall 14V502?
The safety risk is fire from damaged electric seat wiring. In recall 14V502, the wiring for the driver and passenger electric seats can be damaged by seat movement. If the wires short, the fire risk increases. The repair protects and reroutes the wiring.
What if I bought my Jayco Precept used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to honor safety recalls regardless of ownership history. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2014-2015 Jayco Precept is included, then call a franchised Jayco dealer with recall number 14V502.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V502000 |
|---|---|
| Jayco customer service | 1-800-283-8267 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V502 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V502000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →