2018 JAYCO REDHAWK — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 JAYCO REDHAWK
The 2018 JAYCO REDHAWK has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER. The most commonly reported problem area is the Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2018 JAYCO REDHAWK
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2018 JAYCO REDHAWK, potentially affecting up to 13,533 vehicles.
Recall 20V405000 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER
| 3,629 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 20V405000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 3,629 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 20V548000 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER
| 3,113 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: Contact with the ground may cause the pump and reservoir to detach or leak hydraulic fluids, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 20V548000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 3,113 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: Contact with the ground may cause the pump and reservoir to detach or leak hydraulic fluids, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 18V451000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 49 vehicles affected
Defect: 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."
Consequence: An overloaded vehicle has an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2018 JAYCO REDHAWK
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 JAYCO REDHAWK. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Description of the Incident: While driving our RV on the expressway, the slide-out unexpectedly extended on its own without anyone pressing the control button or getting up from their seat. The slide-out extended several feet outward while the vehicle was moving at highway speed. Component/System that Failed: The slide-out mechanism/control system malfunctioned. It appears to have activated spontaneously. The component is available for inspection upon request. Safety Risk: This malfunction created an extreme safety hazard. The slide-out expanded into the next lane of traffic, putting our passengers, specifically our children seated at the dinette, at immediate risk of being struck or crushed by a passing tractor-trailer. A collision could have resulted in serious injury or fatality. Reproduction/Confirmation: The problem has not been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center. Inspection: The RV or the slide-out component has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance, or other representatives at this time. Warning Lamps or Prior Symptoms: There were no warning lights, error messages, or symptoms prior to the failure. The malfunction occurred suddenly and without any prior indication
Description of the Incident: While driving our RV on the expressway, the slide-out unexpectedly extended on its own without anyone pressing the control button or getting up from their seat. The slide-out extended several feet outward while the vehicle was moving at highway speed. Component/System that Failed: The slide-out mechanism/control system malfunctioned. It appears to have activated spontaneously. The component is available for inspection upon request. Safety Risk: This malfunction created an extreme safety hazard. The slide-out expanded into the next lane of traffic, putting our passengers, specifically our children seated at the dinette, at immediate risk of being struck or crushed by a passing tractor-trailer. A collision could have resulted in serious injury or fatality. Reproduction/Confirmation: The problem has not been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center. Inspection: The RV or the slide-out component has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance, or other representatives at this time. Warning Lamps or Prior Symptoms: There were no warning lights, error messages, or symptoms prior to the failure. The malfunction occurred suddenly and without any prior indication
Safety Rating for the 2018 JAYCO REDHAWK
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 JAYCO REDHAWK in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 JAYCO REDHAWK
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 JAYCO REDHAWK
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the JAYCO REDHAWK
- 2013 JAYCO REDHAWK — 0 complaints
- 2014 JAYCO REDHAWK — 0 complaints
- 2015 JAYCO REDHAWK — 2 complaints
- 2016 JAYCO REDHAWK — 1 complaint
- 2017 JAYCO REDHAWK — 1 complaint
- 2018 JAYCO REDHAWK (current)
- 2019 JAYCO REDHAWK — 1 complaint
- 2020 JAYCO REDHAWK — 0 complaints
- 2021 JAYCO REDHAWK — 10 complaints
- 2022 JAYCO REDHAWK — 0 complaints
- 2023 JAYCO REDHAWK — 0 complaints
Other JAYCO Models
- JAYCO EAGLE — 67 total complaints
- JAYCO PRECEPT — 66 total complaints
- JAYCO JAYCO — 64 total complaints
- JAYCO DESIGNER — 43 total complaints
- JAYCO GREYHAWK — 30 total complaints
- JAYCO SENECA — 29 total complaints
- JAYCO ALANTE — 23 total complaints
- JAYCO JAY FLIGHT — 18 total complaints