2017 JAYCO TRAVEL TRAILER WHITE HAWK — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 JAYCO TRAVEL TRAILER WHITE HAWK
The 2017 JAYCO TRAVEL TRAILER WHITE HAWK has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS, INTERIOR LIGHTING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Jayco, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Unknown Or Other (2 complaints), Service Brakes (1 complaint), and Structurebody (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2017 JAYCO TRAVEL TRAILER WHITE HAWK
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2017 JAYCO TRAVEL TRAILER WHITE HAWK, potentially affecting up to 103,783 vehicles.
Recall 21V425000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS
| 87,649 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: Increased propane pressure can enlarge the flames in gas appliances, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 17V290000 — INTERIOR LIGHTING
| 13,049 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: The excessive heat from the LED ceiling lights may increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 16V560000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
| 3,085 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2017 JAYCO TRAVEL TRAILER WHITE HAWK
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 JAYCO TRAVEL TRAILER WHITE HAWK. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TRAILER HAS BEEN USED LESS THAN 10 TIMES SINCE NEW; SO FAR, TWICE INTO SHOP FOR HEATER..MOUNTS CAME LOOSE AND HEATER FELL OVER, SECOND TIME FOR THERMAL SWITCH. NOW IN SHOP FOR MAIN SLIDE OUT TO REPLACE GEAR BOX ($700). MAGNET ON RIGHT FORWARD WHEEL WAS NEVER INSTALLED PROPERLY IT HAD NO RETAINING CLIPS AND WAS FLOATING IN THE DRUM ($275). KITCHEN SLIDE OUT WAS DRAGGING FLOOR AND I...ME.. HAD TO TRIM 1/2 INCH OFF BOTTOM OF CABINETS. FENDER SKIRTS BOTH BLEW OFF AND HAD TO BE REPLACED BY ME $120. THIS TRAILER IS LESS THAN 3 YEARS OLD AND HAS BEEN USED LESS THAN A DOZEN TIMES WITH SOME MAJOR REPAIR EVERY OUTING. I EXPECT SOME FORM OF COMPENSATION FOR SUCH SHODDY WORKMANSHIP AND FACTORY QUALITY CONTROL
TRAILER HAS BEEN USED LESS THAN 10 TIMES SINCE NEW; SO FAR, TWICE INTO SHOP FOR HEATER..MOUNTS CAME LOOSE AND HEATER FELL OVER, SECOND TIME FOR THERMAL SWITCH. NOW IN SHOP FOR MAIN SLIDE OUT TO REPLACE GEAR BOX ($700). MAGNET ON RIGHT FORWARD WHEEL WAS NEVER INSTALLED PROPERLY IT HAD NO RETAINING CLIPS AND WAS FLOATING IN THE DRUM ($275). KITCHEN SLIDE OUT WAS DRAGGING FLOOR AND I...ME.. HAD TO TRIM 1/2 INCH OFF BOTTOM OF CABINETS. FENDER SKIRTS BOTH BLEW OFF AND HAD TO BE REPLACED BY ME $120. THIS TRAILER IS LESS THAN 3 YEARS OLD AND HAS BEEN USED LESS THAN A DOZEN TIMES WITH SOME MAJOR REPAIR EVERY OUTING. I EXPECT SOME FORM OF COMPENSATION FOR SUCH SHODDY WORKMANSHIP AND FACTORY QUALITY CONTROL
VEHICLE WITH APPROX 4000 MILES SINCE NEW SUFFERED A BLOW OUT ON DRIVER SIDE FRONT TIRE WHILE IN MOTION, TRAVELING STRAIGHT AHEAD. THE INCIDENT OCCURRED ON A HEAVILY TRAVELED HIGHWAY DURING HEAVY HOLIDAY TRAFFIC. THIS ALMOST NEW TRAVEL TRAILER WAS DELIVERED WITH PROVIDER ST205 75R14 TIRES "MADE IN CHINA." THIS LOW MILEAGE TIRE FAILURE OCCURRED IN HEAVY, TRAFFIC AFTER DARK AND EXPOSED THE OCCUPANTS OF THE TOW VEHICLE AND OTHER VEHICLES TO EXTREME DANGER, POSSIBLE LOSS OF CONTROL. THE TOW VEHICLE OCCUPANTS WERE FORCED TO EXIT AND AWAIT ASSISTANCE AFTER DARK, LATE AT NIGHT IN A VERY DANGEROUS AREA. THESE TIRES CARRY A C LOAD RATING WHICH IS INADEQUATE FOR AN APPROXIMATELY 6,000 POUND TRAILER AND JAYCO SHOULD BE NOTIFIED OF THE RISK INCURRED WITH TRAILERS DELIVERED WITH THESE POOR QUALITY CHINESE MANUFACTURED TIRES!
VEHICLE WITH APPROX 4000 MILES SINCE NEW SUFFERED A BLOW OUT ON DRIVER SIDE FRONT TIRE WHILE IN MOTION, TRAVELING STRAIGHT AHEAD. THE INCIDENT OCCURRED ON A HEAVILY TRAVELED HIGHWAY DURING HEAVY HOLIDAY TRAFFIC. THIS ALMOST NEW TRAVEL TRAILER WAS DELIVERED WITH PROVIDER ST205 75R14 TIRES "MADE IN CHINA." THIS LOW MILEAGE TIRE FAILURE OCCURRED IN HEAVY, TRAFFIC AFTER DARK AND EXPOSED THE OCCUPANTS OF THE TOW VEHICLE AND OTHER VEHICLES TO EXTREME DANGER, POSSIBLE LOSS OF CONTROL. THE TOW VEHICLE OCCUPANTS WERE FORCED TO EXIT AND AWAIT ASSISTANCE AFTER DARK, LATE AT NIGHT IN A VERY DANGEROUS AREA. THESE TIRES CARRY A C LOAD RATING WHICH IS INADEQUATE FOR AN APPROXIMATELY 6,000 POUND TRAILER AND JAYCO SHOULD BE NOTIFIED OF THE RISK INCURRED WITH TRAILERS DELIVERED WITH THESE POOR QUALITY CHINESE MANUFACTURED TIRES!
VEHICLE WITH APPROX 4000 MILES SINCE NEW SUFFERED A BLOW OUT ON DRIVER SIDE FRONT TIRE WHILE IN MOTION, TRAVELING STRAIGHT AHEAD. THE INCIDENT OCCURRED ON A HEAVILY TRAVELED HIGHWAY DURING HEAVY HOLIDAY TRAFFIC. THIS ALMOST NEW TRAVEL TRAILER WAS DELIVERED WITH PROVIDER ST205 75R14 TIRES "MADE IN CHINA." THIS LOW MILEAGE TIRE FAILURE OCCURRED IN HEAVY, TRAFFIC AFTER DARK AND EXPOSED THE OCCUPANTS OF THE TOW VEHICLE AND OTHER VEHICLES TO EXTREME DANGER, POSSIBLE LOSS OF CONTROL. THE TOW VEHICLE OCCUPANTS WERE FORCED TO EXIT AND AWAIT ASSISTANCE AFTER DARK, LATE AT NIGHT IN A VERY DANGEROUS AREA. THESE TIRES CARRY A C LOAD RATING WHICH IS INADEQUATE FOR AN APPROXIMATELY 6,000 POUND TRAILER AND JAYCO SHOULD BE NOTIFIED OF THE RISK INCURRED WITH TRAILERS DELIVERED WITH THESE POOR QUALITY CHINESE MANUFACTURED TIRES!
Safety Rating for the 2017 JAYCO TRAVEL TRAILER WHITE HAWK
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 JAYCO TRAVEL TRAILER WHITE HAWK in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 JAYCO TRAVEL TRAILER WHITE HAWK
Jayco, Inc. has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2017 JAYCO TRAVEL TRAILER WHITE HAWK. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
19-011 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Front docking light switch at front of trailer may stick and rubber boot may melt - Replace switch
16-040 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Sanicon motor circuit was wired in series with 20amp main slide out circuit breaker which causes the circuit breaker to trip - to delete the nusiance, removing from the 20amp and routing to 30amp circuit breaker, which is required for the Sanicon motor.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 JAYCO TRAVEL TRAILER WHITE HAWK
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the JAYCO TRAVEL TRAILER WHITE HAWK
- 2015 JAYCO TRAVEL TRAILER WHITE HAWK — 5 complaints
- 2016 JAYCO TRAVEL TRAILER WHITE HAWK — 8 complaints
- 2017 JAYCO TRAVEL TRAILER WHITE HAWK (current)
- 2018 JAYCO TRAVEL TRAILER WHITE HAWK — 4 complaints
- 2019 JAYCO TRAVEL TRAILER WHITE HAWK — 4 complaints
- 2020 JAYCO TRAVEL TRAILER WHITE HAWK — 10 complaints
- 2021 JAYCO TRAVEL TRAILER WHITE HAWK — 0 complaints
- 2022 JAYCO TRAVEL TRAILER WHITE HAWK — 3 complaints
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- JAYCO TRAVEL TRAILER JAY FLIGHT SLX — 31 total complaints
- JAYCO TRAVEL TRAILER EAGLE — 28 total complaints
- JAYCO TRAVEL TRAILER JAY FEATHER — 19 total complaints
- JAYCO TRAVEL TRAILER OCTANE — 8 total complaints
- JAYCO TRAVEL TRAILER JAY SERIES SPORT — 6 total complaints
- JAYCO TRAVEL TRAILER JAY FLIGHT BUNGALOW — 4 total complaints
- JAYCO TRAVEL TRAILER OCTANE SUPER LITE — 4 total complaints