repaired · 2022 Q3
Mechanical: integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer
Risk. Contact with the ground may cause the pump and reservoir to detach or leak hydraulic fluids, increasing the risk of a crash.
2018 Jayco RedhawkProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2018 Jayco Redhawk, most often about the equipment. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-405 the manufacturer reports only 38% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 4, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Jayco Redhawk has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Equipment
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2018 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.
repaired · 2022 Q3
Mechanical: integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer
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…
repaired · 2019 Q2
Other: labels
Risk. An overloaded vehicle has an increased risk of a crash.
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
2018 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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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Redhawk owners report
Recent equipment complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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