Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2017 Jayco Alante peaked in 2017, with 2 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2017 Jayco Alante
Other, gasoline, 4x2, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Jul 3, 2017 to Oct 6, 2025.
Recall campaigns covering this model year35,939 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints73.5 times the median 2017 other
Severity index0.02017 others average 7.5
First 24 months2Complaints in its first two years
Components
43% of complaints about the 2017 Jayco Alante name structure
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
3 recall campaigns cover the 2017 Jayco Alante
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19V-706 | Oct 3, 2019 | Heat shield may have not have been installed, allowing the hydraulic lines to be exposed to excessive heat | Structure | 190 | Repair or modification |
| 19V-270 | Apr 2, 2019 | Blower motor electrical circuit may be missing the 25amp fuse, possibly resulting in overheating of the wiring | Electrical system | 4,519 | Repair or modification |
| 16V-561 | Jul 27, 2016 | 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 | Seats | 1,230 | Repair or modification |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2017 Jayco Alante
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
7 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Oct 6, 2025Failure Jun 20, 202558,000 milesWheat Ridge, COService brakes, Fluid, Dashboard
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.
NHTSA complaint 11691652 - Filed Sep 10, 2025Failure Jul 18, 2025Wheat Ridge, COService brakes, Reservoir/tank
See attached document for complaint.
NHTSA complaint 11686307 - Filed Dec 17, 2024Failure Jul 17, 202438,000 milesNeffs, OHStructure
The contact owns a 2017 Jayco Alante RV. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the RV was shaking abnormally. The contact stopped and parked the RV and performed an inspection. The contact became aware that the four passenger’s side braces used to connect the body to the subframe of the RV were fractured. In addition, the contact stated that due to the failure, the RV was leaning to the passenger’s side. The contact stated that the dealers had refused to diagnose or repair the RV because of the fiberglass part. The RV had not been diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 38,000. The VIN was not available.
NHTSA complaint 11631200 - Filed Dec 16, 2019Failure Aug 10, 20194,500 milesCrestview, FLUnknown or other
WHEN RUNNING THE REFRIGERATOR, NORCOLD MODEL 1210, ON PROPANE, THE REFRIGERATOR STARTED MAKING A LOUD SOUND AND THE WOOD PANEL ON SIDE OF REFRIGERATOR BECAME VERY HOT, THUS BECOMING A FIRE HAZARD. I TURNED OFF THE PROPANE FOR I WAS FEARFUL OF THE WOOD PANEL BECOMING INFLAMED.
NHTSA complaint 11289347 - Filed Jan 3, 2019Failure Dec 20, 201811,500 milesMissoula, MTVisibility/wiper
WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED (65) ENCOUNTERED HEAVY RAINFALL, TURNED WIPERS TO HIGH, WITHIN 3 SWIPES DRIVER SIDE WIPER FLIPS OFF WINDSHIELD ON LEFT, FLIES BACK TO MIDDLE OF WINDSHIELD OF DRIVER SIDE WITHOUT CLEARING WINDOW. WIPER NOW APPEARS TO BE "BROKEN" IN THAT IT ONLY CLEARS TOTAL WINDOW WHILE IN STOPPED POSITION, ANY MOVEMENT FORWARD BY RV STARTS THE FLIP OFF WINDSHIELD. INVESTIGATION SHOWS THE ENTIRE WIPER MECHANISM IS ROTATING ON ITS MOUNTING. THIS PROBLEM APPARENTLY HAPPENED TO THE ALANTE ON THE ORIGINAL TRIP TO BE DELIVERED FOR SALE IN MONTANA. WE WERE TOLD "IT WAS FIXED".
NHTSA complaint 11165683 - Filed Oct 6, 2017Failure Mar 30, 2017720 milesIlion, NYSteering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 JAYCO ALANTE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY VEERED FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. A LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED AN ALIGNMENT AND THE STEERING NEEDED TO BE ADJUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 720. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint 11032104 - Filed Jul 3, 2017Failure Jun 30, 2017200 milesRiverside, CABody
I SMELLED BURNING RUBBER WHILE DRIVING ON I40 GOING TO ARIZONA FROM CALIFORNIA, I PARKED THE VEHICLE TO A REST STOP. WHEN I INSPECTED THE VEHICLE THE COMPARTMENT/STORAGE FLOORING IS UNEVEN, WHEN I INSPECTED THE UNDERNEATH PART I SAW PLASTIC PARTS MELTED TO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, NO FIRE BUT IT CREATED A HOLE 6X6 IN DIAMETER. I EMAILED THE DEALER AND WAITING FOR REPLY, THIS HAPPEN FRIDAY JUNE 30TH 2017.
NHTSA complaint 11002764
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
6 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- SRP 22-083 Feb 23, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Standard Repair Procedure: 4K & 5.5K Generator Overheating – Fuel Hose Protection. Gas generators overheating while traveling. Adding a heatshield sleeve to the fuel line running from the rear axle to the generator fuel line connection. - INC 22-067 May 17, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
JAYCO AND ENTEGRA COACH STORAGE TIPS. INSTRUCTIONS FOR STORING JAYCO AND ENTEGRA COACH DIESEL PUSHERS. - INC 20-007 Mar 13, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Informational bulletin for repair that requires the removal of pullout cabinet extension drawers. - 19-042 Sep 30, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Units built on a Ford F53 2014-2020 chassis require an inspection of the engine air cleaner main inlet and the front -facing portion of the air cleaner for an article in these areas. When found, removal is required. - 16-022 Aug 1, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 Portable Plug N Play GPS at no charge. - 16-016 Jun 1, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.