NHTSA recall 18V078000
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Jayco Precept
Reported Jan 30, 201817 vehicles affectedJayco, Inc.Maker’s number naBuilt Dec 12, 2016 – Feb 22, 2017
The defect
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2017 Precept motorhomes. The brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Units (HECU) on these vehicles may be missing valve block ball plugs, potentially causing a brake fluid leak or air ingestion during electronic brake distribution and/or ABS activation.
The risk
A brake fluid leak or air ingestion can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Jayco will notify owners, and Ford dealers will inspect the hydraulic block and replace the HECU if the ball plugs are present, free of charge. The recall began on February 16, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137.