JAYCO PRECEPT 2019: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V297000

Make Model Year
JAYCO PRECEPT 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-06-29 2018-05-04 2018-05-09

Production Dates: 2017-06-01 - 2018-03-27

Manufacturers Involved: Jayco, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 9903378

Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 998

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 104

Summary

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."

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

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.