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2017 Jayco Travel Trailer White HawkProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2017 Jayco Travel Trailer White Hawk, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-425 the manufacturer reports only 26% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 26%Owner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage3kService brakes, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 4, 2021. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2017 Jayco Travel Trailer White Hawk has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes10
Structure10
Wheels10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2017 Jayco Travel Trailer White Hawk recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

26%repaired · 2023 Q2

Recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems

Recall 21V-425 · Jun 4, 2021 · 87,649 vehicles · 23,115 repaired

Risk. Increased propane pressure can enlarge the flames in gas appliances, increasing the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

75%repaired · 2019 Q4

Interior lighting

Recall 17V-290 · May 1, 2017 · 13,049 vehicles · 9,724 repaired

Risk. The excessive heat from the LED ceiling lights may increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

80%repaired · 2019 Q2

Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control

Recall 16V-560 · Jul 27, 2016 · 3,085 vehicles · 2,458 repaired

Risk. 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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Jayco Travel Trailer.

Best & worst years

2017 vs. every other White Hawk year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the White Hawk median. How we score

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In owners' words

What White Hawk owners report

Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 11349838 · Aug 17, 2020 · 2,500 miles

Own a 2017 White Hawk?

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