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2018 Jayco Redhawk Recalls & Complaints

The 2018 Jayco Redhawk has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Jayco dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2018 Jayco Redhawk. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2018 Jayco Redhawk owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2018 Jayco Redhawk, describing incidents dated October 19, 2025.

Most-cited components

Equipment 1 complaint
Unknown or Other 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11697353 · Filed November 4, 2025
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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Leveling System Mounting Bracket May Fail

NHTSA #20V548000 · Equipment — Mechanical — Integrated Jack/Leveler/Stabilizer · NHTSA notice

Reported September 9, 2020 · Jayco, Inc.

Potentially affected: 3,113 vehicles

Repair completion: 58.08% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Jayco campaign 9901519 · Owners notified November 6, 2020

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

Contact with the ground may cause the pump and reservoir to detach or leak hydraulic fluids, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Leveling System Mounting Bracket May Fail

NHTSA #20V405000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice

Reported July 14, 2020 · Jayco, Inc.

Potentially affected: 3,629 vehicles

Repair completion: 43.21% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Jayco campaign 9903515 · Owners notified December 8, 2020

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Incorrect Cargo Capacity Information/FMVSS 120

NHTSA #18V451000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice

Reported July 5, 2018 · Jayco, Inc.

Potentially affected: 49 vehicles

Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Jayco campaign 9903405 · Owners notified August 22, 2018 · Vehicles built February 1, 2018 – March 23, 2018 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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."

Safety consequence

An overloaded vehicle has an increased risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2018 Jayco Redhawk. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Jayco Redhawk.

Equipment; Unknown or Other

ODI #11697353

Incident: October 19, 2025 · Filed: November 4, 2025

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 that Failed: The slide-out mechanism/control system malfunctioned. It appears to have activated spontaneously. The component is available for inspection upon request. Safety Risk: This malfunction created an extreme safety hazard. The slide-out expanded into the next lane of traffic, putting our passengers, specifically our children seated at the dinette, at immediate risk of being struck or crushed by a passing tractor-trailer. A collision could have resulted in serious injury or fatality. Reproduction/Confirmation: The problem has not been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center. Inspection: The RV or the slide-out component has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance, or other representatives at this time. Warning Lamps or Prior Symptoms: There were no warning lights, error messages, or symptoms prior to the failure. The malfunction occurred suddenly and without any prior indication

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