NHTSA recall 16V561000
Seats
Jayco Alante and 1 more
Reported Jul 27, 20161,230 vehicles affectedJayco, Inc.Maker’s number 9903310Built Oct 13, 2014 – Jun 23, 2016
The 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.
The 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.
The 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.