Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V561000 Reported July 27, 2016

Driver seat may detach from seat base

Q: What is recall 16V561000?

NHTSA recall 16V561000 was issued by Jayco, Inc. on July 27, 2016. It addresses: Driver seat may detach from seat base. The recall affects approximately 1,230 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Jayco, Inc. · N/A · 1,230 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

16V561000

Manufacturer Campaign

9903310

Manufacturer

Jayco, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

1,230

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

July 27, 2016

Completion Rate

75.61

Defect Summary

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 Consequence

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

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Jayco, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 16V561000 or campaign 9903310.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 16V561000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 16V561000?

NHTSA recall 16V561000 was issued by Jayco, Inc. on July 27, 2016. It addresses: Driver seat may detach from seat base. The recall affects approximately 1,230 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Jayco, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V561000 or the manufacturer campaign number 9903310. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.