Recall 18V689 affects 24 2019 Jayco Precept and Precept Prestige motorhomes for defective front wheel studs. Repair is free at any franchised Jayco dealer.
Jayco is recalling 24 2019 Precept and Precept Prestige motorhomes because some front wheel hub assemblies have improperly heat-treated wheel studs. If enough studs break on one hub, vehicle handling is affected and crash risk increases; Jayco dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The front wheel hub assembly on affected 2019 Jayco Precept and Precept Prestige motorhomes is the metal hub that supports each 22.5 inch front wheel. Wheel studs are the threaded posts in that hub. They pass through the wheel and hold it tight when the lug nuts are torqued.
On these motorhomes, the front wheel studs were not heat treated properly during chassis production. Heat treatment gives the studs their intended strength and resistance to stress. When that process is wrong, the studs are not able to hold clamping force the way they were designed to, especially under the heavy loads a motorhome puts on the front wheel assembly.
An owner is not given a clear early symptom from the filing. There is no warning sign before failure.
Who's affected?
Covers the Precept and Precept Prestige model lines with the same wheel hardware component.
| 2019 Jayco Precept | wheel hardware |
|---|---|
| 2019 Jayco Precept Prestige | wheel hardware |
| Units affected | 24 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching 2019 Jayco Precept or Precept Prestige does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
When enough wheel studs break on the same hub, vehicle handling is affected and the risk of a crash increases. Schedule the hub and stud inspection soon, and stop using the vehicle if handling feels unusual before the appointment. Repair is free at any franchised Jayco dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2019 Jayco Precept or Precept Prestige is included in this recall.
- Contact a Ford dealer to schedule the free front-wheel-hub stud inspection and replacement that fixes the improperly heat-treated wheel studs.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 18V689 when you call.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete. Avoid hard cornering and leave extra space for stopping.
- Call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137 with questions about scheduling.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Jayco technician inspects the front wheel hub assemblies and wheel studs on the Ford chassis. Any covered studs that need replacement are replaced free under the recall, with parts and labor covered. If you paid out of pocket for a related wheel hub or stud repair before the recall repair, Jayco's general reimbursement plan covers documented expenses. Bring repair invoices and payment records to the service desk when you arrive.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| September 28, 2018 | Owner notification mailed |
|---|---|
| October 2, 2018 | NHTSA published the recall |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 18V689?
Recall 18V689 covers 24 2019 Jayco Precept and Precept Prestige motorhomes built on a Ford chassis with front wheel hub studs that were not properly heat treated. Ford dealers inspect the front wheel hub assemblies and studs, then replace studs as needed for free.
What should I do if my 2019 Jayco Precept or Precept Prestige is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorhome is included in recall 18V689. If it is, contact a franchised Ford dealer to schedule the front wheel hub assembly inspection. Reference recall 18V689 when you call. The inspection and any needed stud replacement are free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the recall repair to be performed at no cost. For recall 18V689, Ford dealers inspect the front wheel hub assemblies and studs, then replace affected wheel studs as necessary free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is loss of predictable handling if enough wheel studs break on one front hub. That condition increases crash risk. Until your VIN is checked and the repair is complete, pay attention to wheel vibration, unusual front-wheel noise, or handling changes and call the dealer before driving farther.
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 2019 Jayco Precept or Precept Prestige is included, then reference recall 18V689 when you contact the dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/18V689000 |
|---|---|
| Jayco customer service | 1-866-436-7332 |
| NHTSA recall # | 18V689 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 18V689000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (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 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →