Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2021 Jayco Alante peaked in 2023, 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
2021 Jayco Alante
Other, gasoline, 4x2, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Sep 7, 2021 to Apr 3, 2024.
Recall campaigns covering this model year31,242 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints42.0 times the median 2021 other
Severity index0.02021 others average 7.1
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Components
50% of complaints about the 2021 Jayco Alante name seats
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 2021 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23V-217 | Mar 30, 2023 | Rear stabilizer bar attachment brackets may break and separate from the vehicle | Suspension | 19 | Part replacement |
| 20V-667 | Oct 29, 2020 | Engine covers may not contain sufficient heat insulation, causing the interior surface temperatures to be excessive | Engine and cooling | 1,058 | Repair or modification |
| 20V-662 | Oct 28, 2020 | Bedlift motor may fail due to internal gear failure, causing the overhead bunk bed to release from the stowed position | Equipment | 165 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2021 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.
4 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Apr 3, 2024Failure Mar 23, 2024Monroe, OHSeats
Passenger seat missing left side weld. Uploaded two pics, right side is good, left side is missing.
NHTSA complaint 11581018 - Filed Sep 1, 2023Failure Aug 12, 2023Monroe, OHSeats
Bottom bracket Dinette seat screws were not installed. Causing the top bracket to come loose on one side. Factory must have forgotten, built during Covid. Nov, 2020 build date.
NHTSA complaint 11542084 - Filed Aug 17, 2023Failure Jul 24, 2023Pierre Part, LAPower train, Suspension
The contact owns a 2021 Jayco Alante RV built on a 2020 Ford F-53 chassis. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 21V202000 (Suspension, Power Train) and 22V731000 (Suspension) however, the dealer was unwilling to repair the RV. The contact stated that the manufacturer and the RV dealer were not cooperating with repairing the RV under the recalls. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
NHTSA complaint 11539245 - Filed Sep 7, 2021Failure Jun 30, 2021Killeen, TXElectrical system
The contact owns a 2021 Jayco Alante. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, he was unable to disconnect the battery disconnect switch. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact took the RV to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the battery disconnect switch to be replaced. The RV was repaired but continued to experience failure. The contact took the RV back to the local dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
NHTSA complaint 11431918
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
8 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. - SRP 22-061 Jul 6, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
4K Generator drawing engine heat from below coach and shutting down generator. Instructions on how to replace Generator Baggage Door for Ventilation. - 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. - SRP 22-046 Feb 22, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INSTRUCTIONS FOR RESETTING LEVELING SYSTEM “ZERO POINT” - 21-015 Sep 10, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Install water heater guard when refrigerator exhaust vent is installed above the water heater. - SRP 21-028 Aug 25, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Standard Repair Procedure - Overhead Bunk Rail Support Securement. - CAN 21-018 Jun 3, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Chassis Advisory Notice ; Ford Chassis -Inadequate Rear Axle Oil Fill Volume. Ford Safety Recall Notice 21S17/ NHTSA Recall 21V202 - CAN 20-030 Mar 11, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Ford Service Bulletin regarding the 2020 Model Year F53 Motorhome chassis built prior to September 25, 2020. Q-324R1Service Bulletin: In an effort to improve airflow to the engine, the chassis requires a modification of the lower air baffle
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.