2008 JAYCO GREYHAWK — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 JAYCO GREYHAWK
The 2008 JAYCO GREYHAWK has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Jayco, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2008 JAYCO GREYHAWK
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2008 JAYCO GREYHAWK, potentially affecting up to 50,828 vehicles.
Recall 17V746000 — EQUIPMENT
| 49,563 vehicles affected
Defect: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling various 2002-2016 recreational vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V746-9524.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach...
Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Jayco will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or...
View full details →Recall 08V207000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS
| 1,265 vehicles affected
Defect: JAYCO IS RECALLING 1,265 MY 2005-2008 SENECA '35GS' AND MY 2007-2008 GREYHAWK '33DS' AND '32SS' MOTOR HOMES. THE CONDUIT CLAMP ON THE COPPER LIQUID PROPANE (LP) TUBE FEEDING THE SLIDE-0UT IS INCORRECTLY PLACED WHICH MAY ALLOW THE COPPER TUBE TO BEND AND POSSIBLY LEAK WITH THE MOVEMENT OF THE SLIDE-OUT.
Consequence: IF THE COPPER TUBE CRACKED, PRESSURIZED LP GAS MAY ESCAPE INTO THE COMPARTMENT. THIS CONDITION, IF NOT ADDRESSED, MAY RESULT IN A FIRE, INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE CONDUIT CLAMP AND ADD A RUBBER GROMMET TO ALLOW ADHESION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 26, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-574-825-5861.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 JAYCO GREYHAWK
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 JAYCO GREYHAWK. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 JAYCO GREYHAWK RV MOTOR HOME. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING SEVERAL RECURRING FAILURES. TWO TRANSFER SWITCHES, TWO INVERTERS, THREE AIR CONDITIONER LINES, THE BATTERY, TWO ENTERTAINMENT UNITS AND TWO SOLENOIDS WERE ALL REPLACED BY FIVE DIFFERENT AUTHORIZED DEALERS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT EACH REPLACEMENT PART FAILED APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH AFTER BEING INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE WARRANTY WOULD SOON EXPIRE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 39,112.
Safety Rating for the 2008 JAYCO GREYHAWK
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 JAYCO GREYHAWK in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 JAYCO GREYHAWK
Jayco, Inc. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2008 JAYCO GREYHAWK. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TSB-07-009 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
JAYCO MOTORHOME SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. STORAGE COMPARTMENT EXHAUST HEAT EXPOSURE. THE EXHAUST HEAT UNDER HEAVY LOADS MAY CAUSE THE PASSENGER SIDE STORAGE COMPARTMENT TO DEFORM. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 JAYCO GREYHAWK
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the JAYCO GREYHAWK
- 2003 JAYCO GREYHAWK — 0 complaints
- 2004 JAYCO GREYHAWK — 2 complaints
- 2005 JAYCO GREYHAWK — 0 complaints
- 2006 JAYCO GREYHAWK — 0 complaints
- 2007 JAYCO GREYHAWK — 3 complaints
- 2008 JAYCO GREYHAWK (current)
- 2009 JAYCO GREYHAWK — 0 complaints
- 2010 JAYCO GREYHAWK — 0 complaints
- 2011 JAYCO GREYHAWK — 0 complaints
- 2012 JAYCO GREYHAWK — 0 complaints
- 2013 JAYCO GREYHAWK — 1 complaint
Other JAYCO Models
- JAYCO EAGLE — 67 total complaints
- JAYCO PRECEPT — 66 total complaints
- JAYCO JAYCO — 64 total complaints
- JAYCO DESIGNER — 43 total complaints
- JAYCO SENECA — 29 total complaints
- JAYCO ALANTE — 23 total complaints
- JAYCO JAY FLIGHT — 18 total complaints
- JAYCO REDHAWK — 17 total complaints