2017 Jayco Alante
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Service brakes is the leading concern among 7 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the highest complaint count among 6 Alante model years with reports.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Structure, frame and members, underbody shieldsOct 3, 2019
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Alante motorhomes built on Ford F53 chassis. A heat shield may have not have been installed, allowing the hydraulic lines to be exposed to excessive heat.
Excessive heat can melt hydraulic lines, increasing the risk of a fire.
Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will install aftermarket heat shields to the chassis, free of charge. The recall began November 14, 2019. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903442.
Campaign 19V706000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, wiring, fuses and circuit breakersApr 2, 2019
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Precept, 2016-2019 Alante and 2019 Precept Prestige motorhomes built on a Ford F53 chassis. The blower motor electrical circuit may be missing the 25amp fuse, possibly resulting in overheating of the wiring.
If the wiring in the circuit overheats, it can increase the risk of fire.
Jayco has notified owners, and dealers will install a 25amp fuse, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2019. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903432.
Campaign 19V270000 on NHTSA.gov
SeatsJul 27, 2016
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Alante and Precept motorhomes manufactured October 13, 2014, to June 23, 2016. The affected vehicles have a driver seat that may loosen and detach from the seat base as a result of the seat having been swiveled around.
If the seat detaches from the seat base while vehicle is being driven, the operator may lose control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Jayco has notified owners, and dealers will install a jam nut on top of the seat base nut, free of charge. The recall began on August 16, 2016. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903310.
Campaign 16V561000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: hydraulic
1 report, newest first. Show all
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Structure, Oct 6, 2025
The contact owns a 2017 Jayco Alante RV built on a 2016 Ford F53 Chassis. The contact stated that there was a design flaw, making it impossible to work on the braking system of the motorhome. While having a routine oil change at the local dealer, the contact was informed that the brake fluid reservoir could not be opened because the brake fluid reservoir was not accessible. The dashboard of the cab was placed directly on top of the brake fluid reservoir cap. The dealer was unable to remove the cap. The contact was informed by the dealer that a hole could be cut int the dashboard to create an access for the brake fluid reservoir cap. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000.