2018 Jayco Redhawk problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2018 Jayco Redhawk.
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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 #18V451000 · 2018 · 49 units
Problem: 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."
Risk: An overloaded vehicle has an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
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.
Equipment #20V548000 · 2020 · 3,113 units
Problem: 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.
Risk: Contact with the ground may cause the pump and reservoir to detach or leak hydraulic fluids, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
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 2018 Jayco Redhawk have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls filed by Jayco for the 2018 Redhawk. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2018 Jayco Redhawk problems?
In 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is unknown or other.