Recall 16V905 affects 680 2016 Jayco Precept and Alante motorhomes for entrance-step wiring tied to unexpected step retraction. Free repair at any franchised Jayco dealer.
Jayco is recalling 680 2016 Precept and Alante motorhomes because incorrectly installed entrance-step wiring can make the steps retract on their own. A person entering or exiting the motorhome can fall if the steps retract, which raises the risk of injury; Jayco dealers will repair the wiring free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The entrance step on the 2016 Jayco Precept and Alante is the powered step at the doorway. Its wiring tells the step when to extend or retract as the door is used. When that wiring is routed correctly, it passes through a hole 1-2 inches above the floor and through the sidewall of the motorhome.
On affected motorhomes, the step wiring is routed under the door threshold instead. That puts the wires against an edge that can pinch or cut them as the doorway area moves and flexes. If the insulation is cut, the wire can make a ground connection. That ground connection activates the step and makes it retract on its own.
There is no warning sign before failure. The step can retract without a prior light, sound, or change in operation that gives the owner time to react.
Who's affected?
Covers the Precept and Alante lines from the same model year, with wiring as the shared component.
| 2016 Jayco Precept | wiring |
|---|---|
| 2016 Jayco Alante | wiring |
| Units affected | 680 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
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?
If the entrance steps retract on their own while someone is entering or exiting the motorhome, that person can fall and be injured. Use extra care around the steps and schedule service so the wiring can be inspected and corrected. Repair is free at any franchised Jayco dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2016 Jayco Precept or Alante is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Jayco dealer to schedule the free entrance-step wiring inspection that fixes wiring linked to unexpected step retraction.
- Bring the recall notice if Jayco mailed one, and reference recall number 16V905 when you call.
- Use extra care entering and exiting the motorhome until the dealer completes the repair.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Jayco technician inspects the entrance step wiring and corrects the wiring so the steps do not retract unexpectedly. The recall repair is free, including parts and labor tied to the wiring correction. If you already paid for an entrance step wiring repair before the recall work, Jayco's standard reimbursement plan covers documented expenses. Bring the repair invoice and payment record to the service desk, or contact Jayco customer service to ask how to submit the claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| December 15, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 18, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V905?
Recall 16V905 covers 680 2016 Jayco Precept and Alante motorhomes with entrance-step wiring that was installed incorrectly. The steps can retract on their own while someone is entering or exiting, increasing injury risk. Jayco dealers will inspect and correct the wiring free of charge.
What should I do if my 2016 Jayco Precept or Alante is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorhome is included in recall 16V905. If it is, contact a franchised Jayco dealer to schedule the entrance-step wiring inspection and correction. Reference recall number 16V905 and Jayco recall number 9903340 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Jayco's recall remedy states that dealers will inspect the entrance step wiring and correct it as necessary free of charge. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to provide the recall repair at no cost at a franchised Jayco dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is a fall injury while entering or exiting the motorhome. If the entrance steps retract on their own, a person using the steps can lose footing. Until the wiring is inspected and corrected, use extra care around the entrance steps.
What if I bought this Jayco motorhome used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2016 Jayco Precept or Alante is included, then call a franchised Jayco dealer or Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V905000 |
|---|---|
| Jayco customer service | 1-800-517-9137 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V905 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V905000 |
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)
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 →