Recall 15V848 affects 67 2016 Jayco Alante Class A 31L motorhomes for missing seat belt backer plates. Repair is free at any franchised Jayco dealer.
Jayco is recalling 67 2016 Alante Class A 31L motorhomes because seat belts for forward and rearward facing dinette seats lack the proper anchor plate, and the belt end can detach in a crash. This raises injury risk because the belt can fail to restrain the occupant; Jayco dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The dinette seat belts in the 2016 Jayco Alante Class A 31L are meant to hold passengers seated at the forward and rearward facing dinette positions. Each belt needs a solid anchor point, with a bracket backed by the proper plate so crash forces spread into the motorhome structure instead of pulling against a weak mounting point.
On affected motorhomes, a production error left those dinette seat belt brackets without the proper backer plate. Without that plate, the bracket does not have the designed support behind it. In a crash, the belt end can detach from the vehicle instead of holding the occupant in place.
There is no warning sign before failure. The seat belt can look normal during everyday use because the problem is hidden at the mounting point behind the bracket.
Who's affected?
| 2016 Jayco Alante Class A 31L | seat belt |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 67 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2016 Jayco Alante Class A 31L motorhome is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
A seat belt installed without the correct bracket backer plate does not have the intended anchor support. In a crash, that belt can fail to restrain the occupant as designed, increasing injury risk. Schedule the recall repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Jayco dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2016 Jayco Alante Class A 31L is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Jayco dealer to schedule the free seat belt bracket backer plate installation that secures the dinette seat belt anchors.
- Bring the recall notice if Jayco mailed one. Reference recall number 15V848 when you call.
- Avoid using the forward and rearward facing dinette seats for travel until the repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Jayco technician installs the correct seat belt bracket backer plate for the dinette seat belt brackets. This anchors the forward and rearward facing dinette seat belts the way the recall requires. The recall repair is free, and parts and labor are covered. When you schedule service, ask the dealer to confirm that campaign 15V848 and Jayco recall 9903273 are attached to your VIN.
Timeline
| December 17, 2015 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 10, 2016 | Dealer notification began |
| February 10, 2016 | Dealer notification ended |
| February 10, 2016 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| February 11, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V848?
Recall 15V848 covers 67 2016 Jayco Alante Class A 31L motorhomes with dinette seat belts that lack the correct backer plate for the seat belt bracket. In a crash, the seat belt end can detach from the vehicle, so Jayco dealers install the correct bracket backer plate for free.
What should I do if my 2016 Jayco Alante Class A 31L is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorhome is included in recall 15V848. If it is, contact a franchised Jayco dealer to schedule installation of the correct seat belt bracket backer plate. Reference Jayco recall number 9903273 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Jayco dealers will install the correct seat belt bracket backer plate free of charge. Parts and labor are covered under recall 15V848.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is that a dinette seat belt not properly anchored to the vehicle will not restrain the occupant as intended in a crash. That raises injury risk for anyone using the affected forward or rearward facing dinette seats.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V848000 |
|---|---|
| Jayco customer service | 1-800-517-9137 |
| NHTSA recall # | 15V848 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 15V848000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →