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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 18V297📅 May 9, 2018

2018–2019 Jayco Precept & 2018 Jayco Alante recall: windows, wipers & mirrors

⚠️ What's wrong

Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2018 Jayco Alante and 2018-2019 Jayco Precept vehicles. The windshield wiper system motor on these vehicles may fail when being operated in heavy snow or ice situations, thereby reducing driver visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."

💥 The risk

Failure of the windshield wiper system can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper module with a new relay pack, free of charge. The recall began on June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903378.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
18V297000
Manufacturer recall #
9903378
Manufacturer
Jayco, Inc.
Vehicles affected
998
Component
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Owner phone
1-800-517-9137
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jun 29, 2018
Built
Jun 1, 2017 – Mar 27, 2018
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 18V297 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 18V297?

2018–2019 Jayco Precept & 2018 Jayco Alante. 998 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Jayco dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-517-9137.