- The problem
- Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Greyhawk and Redhawk and 2018 Envoy 100 and 200 Series motorhomes. The mounting bracket for the leveling system hydraulic pump may fail and allow the pump or the fluid reservoir to contact the ground.
- The risk
- If the mounting bracket fails and allows the pump and reservoir to contact the ground and possibly detach or leak hydraulic fluids, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Jayco will notify owners and dealers will add a support bracket to reinforce the existing support bracket, free of charge. The recall began December 8, 2020. Owners may contact Jayco's customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903515.
Vehicle safety record
2017 Jayco Redhawk Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2017 Jayco Redhawk with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (1). It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in July 2020 for the recreational vehicle / trailer. For comparison, the 2016 has 1 and the 2018 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Redhawk year, for its age
#381 most complained-about 2017 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2017 Jayco Redhawk problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2017 Jayco Redhawk recalls 3
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Jayco Redhawk motorhomes built on Chevrolet Van chassis. Liquid may leak into the driver's power window switch and cause corrosion, resulting in high electrical resistance.
- The risk
- High electrical resistance can increase the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- GM will notify owners, and GM dealers will replace the driver side door window switch, free of charge. The recall began on August 27, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782.
- The problem
- Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Redhawk motorhomes manufactured August 1, 2012, to June 24, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with shower curtains that may not adequately resist catching fire in the presence of an ignition source. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 302, "Flammability of Interior Materials."
- The risk
- A flammable shower curtain may further fuel a fire, increasing the risk of injury.
- The fix
- Jayco has notified owners, and dealers will replace the shower curtains with curtains made with fire retardant, free of charge. The recall began August 11, 2016. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903318.
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2017 Jayco Redhawk
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 (na) jayco redhawk xd. While the vehicle was stationary, the contact noticed a hole under the sofa bed that exposed the motor home's built-in generator. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 1,000.
Jayco Redhawk: every year compared
All Redhawk years2017 Jayco Redhawk vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Jayco Redhawk | 1 | 3 | B | |
| 2017 Jayco Alante | 7 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2017 Jayco Precept | 7 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2017 Jayco Greyhawk | 4 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2017 Jayco Seneca | 2 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2017 Jayco Embark | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2017 Jayco Melbourne Class C | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2017 Jayco Jay Flight Bungalow | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2017 Jayco Redhawk
Does the 2017 Jayco Redhawk have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2017 Jayco Redhawk: recreational vehicle / trailer (July 2020); power window devices and controls (August 2018); recreational vehicle / trailer (August 2016). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Jayco Redhawk?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (1).
How many complaints has the 2017 Jayco Redhawk had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on April 28, 2017 and the latest on April 28, 2017. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2017 Jayco Redhawk a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 65 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Jayco Redhawk year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Jayco Redhawk years have the most complaints?
2021 (6), 2015 (2), 2016 (1). See every Jayco Redhawk year compared.
What should I do if my 2017 Jayco Redhawk has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data