- The problem
- Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Jayco Designer, 2017-2021 Eagle HT, Eagle, Jay Feather, Jay Flight SLX, Jay Flight, North Point, Octane Superlite, Pinnacle, White Hawk, 2017-2020 Eagle HT, 2018-2021 Jay Flight Bungalow, 2017-2019 Octane, and 2019-2020 Eagle HTX travel trailers and fifth wheels equipped with a Winntec model 6020 two-stage propane regulator. The regulator may fail, causing an increase in propane pressure.
- The risk
- Increased propane pressure can enlarge the flames in gas appliances, increasing the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the regulator and test the propane system for leaks, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 3, 2021. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267.
Vehicle safety record
2017 Jayco White Hawk Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2017 Jayco White Hawk have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in June 2021 for the lpg systems.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical White Hawk year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2017 Jayco White Hawk 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 2017 Jay Flight Bungalow, Hummingbird, White Hawk, Jay Flight SLX, Jay Feather 7, Jay Feather and Jay Flight fifth wheel recreational trailers. The LED ceiling lights may produce excessive heat.
- The risk
- The excessive heat from the LED ceiling lights may increase the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected LED ceiling lights with a different light, free of charge. The recall began on May 24, 2017. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for the recall is 9901349.
- The problem
- Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Jay Feather, Jay Flight, Jay Flight SLX, Eagle, White Hawk, and Octane travel trailers manufactured January 5, 2016, to July 18, 2016, equipped with a Sway Command anti-sway system. When connected to certain tow vehicles that have an integrated brake controller, and after the anti-sway system has applied the trailer brakes in response to a sway event, the trailer brakes may no longer function to slow or stop the trailer.
- The risk
- A loss of trailer brakes may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will remove the Sway Command system from the affected travel trailers, free of charge. The recall began on August 3, 2016. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901308.
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Jayco White Hawk: every year compared
All White Hawk years2017 Jayco White Hawk vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Jayco White Hawk | 0 | 3 | C | |
| 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 Redhawk | 1 | 3 | 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 White Hawk
Does the 2017 Jayco White Hawk have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2017 Jayco White Hawk: lpg systems (June 2021); interior lighting (May 2017); integrated trailer brake control (July 2016). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2017 Jayco White Hawk had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2017 Jayco White Hawk a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 46 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Jayco White Hawk 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 White Hawk years have the most complaints?
2012 (4), 2013 (1), 2014 (1). See every Jayco White Hawk year compared.
What should I do if my 2017 Jayco White Hawk 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