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2017 Jayco RedhawkProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2017 Jayco Redhawk, most often about the structure. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-405 the manufacturer reports only 38% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 38%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage1kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 14, 2020. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2017 Jayco Redhawk has problems

1 complaint 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
Structure10

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

3 recalls

2017 Jayco Redhawk 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.

38%repaired · 2022 Q3

Mechanical: integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer

Recall 20V-405 · Jul 14, 2020 · 3,629 vehicles · 1,378 repaired

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…

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51%repaired · 2019 Q4

Visibility: power window devices and controls

Recall 18V-564 · Aug 27, 2018 · 170 vehicles · 86 repaired

Risk. High electrical resistance can increase the risk of a fire.

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46%repaired · 2019 Q2

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 16V-568 · Aug 1, 2016 · 2,240 vehicles · 1,022 repaired

Risk. A flammable shower curtain may further fuel a fire, increasing the risk of injury.

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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.

Best & worst years

2017 vs. every other Redhawk 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 Redhawk median. How we score

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In owners' words

What Redhawk owners report

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

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 (NA) JAYCO REDHAWK XD. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE CONTACT NOTICED A HOLE UNDER THE SOFA BED THAT EXPOSED THE MOTOR HOME'S BUILT-IN GENERATOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000.
Complaint 10981240 · Apr 28, 2017 · 1,000 miles

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