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NHTSA Recall 16V561000: Seats

Jayco, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,230 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Jayco Alante.

1,230
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2016
owners notified (August 16)
NHTSA campaign16V561000
Manufacturer campaign9903310
ComponentSEATS
Report receivedJuly 27, 2016
Owner notificationAugust 16, 2016
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

If the seat detaches from the seat base while vehicle is being driven, the operator may lose control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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 covered by recall 16V561000

Make and modelModel years
Jayco Alante2016, 2017
Jayco Precept2016, 2017

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.