2017 Jayco Redhawk problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2017 Jayco Redhawk.
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- Ford E-450 (Incomplete - Cutaway): 1 of 1 decoded VINs · 2 NHTSA recalls filed by Ford for the 2017 E-450
Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints. For motorhomes, engine, brake and steering recalls are filed by the chassis maker and are not counted in the Jayco recalls above. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see both.
Recalls filed by Jayco
Equipment #16V568000 · 2016 · 2,240 units
Problem: Jayco, inc. (jayco) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 redhawk motorhomes manufactured august 1, 2012, to june 24, 2016. the affected vehicles are equipped with shower curtains that may not adequately resist catching fire in the presence of an ignition source. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 302, "flammability of interior materials."
Risk: A flammable shower curtain may further fuel a fire, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Jayco has notified owners, and dealers will replace the shower curtains with curtains made with fire retardant, free of charge. the recall began august 11, 2016. owners may contact jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. jayco's number for this recall is 9903318.
Visibility #18V564000 · 2018 · 170 units
Problem: Jayco, inc. (jayco) is recalling certain 2015-2017 jayco redhawk motorhomes built on chevrolet van chassis. liquid may leak into the driver's power window switch and cause corrosion, resulting in high electrical resistance.
Risk: High electrical resistance can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and gm dealers will replace the driver side door window switch, free of charge. the recall began on august 27, 2018. owners may contact jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137, chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782.
Equipment #20V405000 · 2020 · 3,629 units
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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 9903515.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 1 NHTSA owner complaint. Complaints are unverified.
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FAQ
Does the 2017 Jayco Redhawk have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls filed by Jayco for the 2017 Redhawk. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2017 Jayco Redhawk problems?
In 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is structure.