AI Damage2017 Jayco Precept: common problems
The maker issued 11 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 11
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Standard repair procedure (SRP) - Filon roof damage repair instructions
- JAYCO AND ENTEGRA COACH STORAGE TIPS
INSTRUCTIONS FOR STORING JAYCO AND ENTEGRA COACH DIESEL PUSHERS.
- Inspect sway bar for proper orientation and replacement of the mounting brackets
- Sway bar order form
- Informational bulletin for repair that requires the removal of pullout cabinet extension drawers
- Girard Water heater requires inspection for possible replacement of the gas valve
an intermittent occurrence when the gas valve is not openig to light the burner of the water heater. Confirmation of old valve to be replaced is when inspection finds solid balck solenoids . New valve will have white…
- JBL radio was to feature Apple Car Play and Android Auto which would allow a phone to connect to the radio…
JBL radio was to feature Apple Car Play and Android Auto which would allow a phone to connect to the radio - certification process did not happen. To compensate for the lack of this feature, provided a Rand McNally…
- Left and right lower seat cushion of the dinette is too short and does not cover plywood underneath
- JBL radio installed does not allow customer to switch on the rear camera while driving - firmware upgrade…
JBL radio installed does not allow customer to switch on the rear camera while driving - firmware upgrade from vendor is required for this function to work.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Jayco Precept?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 11 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2017 Jayco Precept?
NHTSA lists 11 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2017 Jayco Precept from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2017 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.