Recall 16V561 affects 1,230 2016-2017 Jayco Precept and Alante motorhomes for a loosening driver seat. Repair is free at any franchised Jayco dealer.
Jayco is recalling 1,230 2016-2017 Precept and Alante motorhomes because the driver seat can loosen and detach from its base after the seat has been swiveled. If that happens while driving, the operator can lose control, raising the risk of a crash; Jayco dealers will repair the seat free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The driver seat in a 2016-2017 Jayco Precept or Alante Class A motorhome sits on a swivel seat base. That base lets the seat rotate when the motorhome is parked, then hold the driver's seat steady and locked to the base for driving.
On affected motorhomes, the castle nut that fastens the seat to the base was not tightened the right way during seat-base production. The nut was loosened to line up the cotter pin hole instead of being tightened farther until the hole lined up. After the seat is swiveled, that loose setting lets the nut move, and the seat can loosen from the base or detach. The repair adds a jam nut on top of the seat base nut so the fastener stays tight.
The warning sign is a driver seat that feels loose or wobbly. If the seat shifts, rocks, or no longer feels firmly attached to the base, use that exact language when you call a Jayco dealer.
Who's affected?
Both the Precept and Alante span the 2016 and 2017 model years, with the same seat assembly involved for each.
| 2017 Jayco Precept | seat assembly |
|---|---|
| 2017 Jayco Alante | seat assembly |
| 2016 Jayco Precept | seat assembly |
| 2016 Jayco Alante | seat assembly |
| Units affected | 1,230 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 2 field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
A loose or wobbly driver seat is the warning sign to take seriously. If the seat detaches from its base while the vehicle is moving, the operator can lose control, increasing the risk of a crash. Schedule the repair soon, and call the dealer if the seat feels unstable. Repair is free at any franchised Jayco dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2016-2017 Jayco Precept or Alante motorhome is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Jayco dealer to schedule the free jam-nut installation that secures the driver seat to its base.
- Bring the recall notice if Jayco mailed one. If not, reference recall number 16V561 and Jayco recall 9903310 when you call.
- Keep the driver seat locked in its driving position and avoid swiveling it until the repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Jayco technician installs a jam nut on top of the driver seat base nut so the seat attachment stays secured after the seat has been swiveled. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered. Jayco lists a general reimbursement plan for this campaign. If you already paid for a related seat base repair before the recall repair, ask Jayco customer service how to submit repair documentation under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| July 27, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 16, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V561?
Recall 16V561 covers 1,230 2016-2017 Jayco Precept and Alante motorhomes with a driver seat that can loosen and detach from the seat base after the seat has been swiveled. Jayco dealers install a jam nut for free.
What should I do if my 2016-2017 Jayco Precept or Alante is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorhome is included in recall 16V561. If it is, contact a franchised Jayco dealer to schedule the seat-base jam nut installation. Reference Jayco recall number 9903310 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair the defect at no cost, and Jayco dealers will install the seat-base jam nut free of charge. You can also call Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267 with recall number 9903310.
What is the safety risk?
The driver seat can detach from the seat base while the motorhome is being driven. If that happens, the driver can lose control, increasing crash risk. The free dealer repair adds a jam nut on top of the seat base nut.
What if I bought my Jayco motorhome used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2016-2017 Precept or Alante is included, then call a Jayco dealer with recall number 16V561.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V561000 |
|---|---|
| Jayco customer service | 1-800-283-8267 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V561 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V561000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (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)
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