Jayco Precept recalled over injury risk

Recall date

May 4, 2018

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Jayco, Inc. recalls 2018–2019 Jayco Precept, Alante

Recall number

18V297000

Brand / firm

Jayco

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 998 units

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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."

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.