- The problem
- Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Jayco Alante, Precept, Greyhawk, Redhawk, Entegra Esteem, and Odyssey motorhomes equipped with Dometic 3 burner cooking stoves. The saddle valve securing bolt may be overtightened, possibly damaging the o-ring seal and causing a continuous gas leak.
- The risk
- A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Jayco will notify owners, and Dometic service centers will install a remedy kit of gaskets, washers, thread locker bolts, and two round orange labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 3, 2021. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-617-776-0344. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903566.
Vehicle safety record
2019 Jayco Redhawk Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2019 Jayco Redhawk with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (1). Those complaints describe 1 fire. It is covered by 5 recalls, the latest in March 2021 for the oven / stove / cooktop. For comparison, the 2018 has 1 and the 2020 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Redhawk year, for its age
#368 most complained-about 2019 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2019 Jayco Redhawk problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2019 Jayco Redhawk recalls 5
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 2016-2019 Jayco Greyhawk, 2016 and 2018-2019 Jayco Redhawk, 2017 Jayco Envoy 200 Series and 2018-2019 Entegra Odyssey, Jayco Esteem, and Jayco Greyhawk Prestige motorhomes. The mounting brackets for the leveling system hydraulic pump and reservoir may fail allowing the components to contact the ground.
- The risk
- Contact with the ground may cause the pump and reservoir to detach or leak hydraulic fluids, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Jayco will notify owners and dealers will install an additional support bracket, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2020. Owners may contact Jayco's customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901519.
- The problem
- Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Redhawk SE motorhomes. The seatbelt-unfastened warning light will not illuminate for approximately five seconds after the ignition is moved to the "on" or "start" position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- The risk
- Without the seatbelt warning reminder, the driver may forget to fasten the seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- The fix
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. The recall began October 9, 2019. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137.
- The problem
- Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2019 Jayco Greyhawk and Redhawk motorhomes. The parking brake cable ends may be too small, allowing the cable to disconnect, preventing the emergency brake from engaging.
- The risk
- Without the parking brake being engaged, the vehicle may unintentionally move, especially when parked on an incline, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Jayco has notified owners, and dealers will replace the parking brake cable, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2019. Owners may contact Jayco's customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9803428.
- The problem
- Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jayco Alante, Precept, Seneca, Redhawk, and Melbourne motorhomes. The Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC) label incorrectly overstates the cargo capacity, potentially causing the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Wheels and Rims - Other than Passenger Cars."
- The risk
- An overloaded vehicle has an increased risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Jayco will notify owners, and will provided a corrected CCC label, free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903405.
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1 complaints about the 2019 Jayco Redhawk
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl* the contact owns a 2019 jayco redhawk. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph the odor of burning smoke was present. After stopping to inspect the vehicle it was discovered the incandescent light bulb in the storage unit had overheated causing damage to the light cover and items inside the storage unit. The contact indicated that the failure was due to items moving inside the storage space making contact with the light bulb. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The local dealer was not notified. The failure mileage was 2,000. Invalid vin.
Jayco Redhawk: every year compared
All Redhawk years2019 Jayco Redhawk vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Jayco Redhawk | 1 | 5 | D | |
| 2019 Jayco Precept | 4 | 6 | D | Compare |
| 2019 Jayco Seneca | 3 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2019 Jayco Alante | 1 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2019 Jayco Greyhawk | 1 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2019 Jayco Melbourne | 1 | 4 | B | 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 2019 Jayco Redhawk
Does the 2019 Jayco Redhawk have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2019 Jayco Redhawk: oven / stove / cooktop (March 2021); integrated jack / leveler / stabilizer (September 2020); instrument cluster / panel (October 2019); linkage and cable (March 2019) and more. 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 2019 Jayco Redhawk?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (1).
How many complaints has the 2019 Jayco Redhawk had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 11, 2020 and the latest on August 11, 2020. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2019 Jayco Redhawk a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 35 out of 100 (grade D: more 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 2019 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