2018 Jayco Travel Trailer White Hawk Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 29, 2023 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other White Hawk years
Not enough data 3rd of 10 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Jayco Travel Trailer White Hawk. That ranks 3rd out of 10 White Hawk model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (3 complaints, 75%), typically at around 10,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2018 Jayco Travel Trailer White Hawk problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Suspension3 · ~10,000 mi
Structure1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Suspension375%10,000——
Structure125%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2019, with 2 complaints
2019: 2201922022: 1202212023: 120231

n = 4 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2018 Jayco Travel Trailer White Hawk recalls (1)

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Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:lpg systemsJun 4, 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V425000 · 87,649 vehicles

Problem: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Jayco Designer, 2017-2021 Eagle HT, Eagle, Jay Feather, Jay Flight SLX, Jay Flight, North Point, Octane Superlite, Pinnacle, White Hawk, 2017-2020 Eagle HT, 2018-2021 Jay Flight Bungalow, 2017-2019 Octane, and 2019-2020 Eagle HTX travel trailers and fifth wheels equipped with a Winntec model 6020 two-stage propane regulator. The regulator may fail, causing an increase in propane pressure.

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

Fix: Dealers will replace the regulator and test the propane system for leaks, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 3, 2021. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Tha front cap appears to be moving or the body is flexing too much. This is causing the sides to come out of the front trim moulding. If this happens going down the highway while in tow it could cause the side of the trailer to be torn off.

Structure · received Mar 29, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11514502

A weld failed on a spring hanger in the suspension to the frame on the passenger side rear axle. It dropped down and shifted the front axle which destroyed the front axle causing the wheel bearings to get hot and weld together. The trailer is currently at an RV Repair Shop being repaired. If we had…

Suspension · received Jan 22, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11448463

2018 jayco white hawk trailer. Consumer writes in regard to safety issues concerning bent axles that causes tires to blowout. *as the consumer stated the manufacturer was willing to replace the axel but, with the same parts that failed previously. The consumer stated the dealer checked other…

Suspension · received Nov 25, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11281156

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 jayco white hawk. While driving 25 mph, the contact was informed that there was smoke coming from the rear passenger side of the camper. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the brackets that attach…

Suspension · received Oct 17, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11269226

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Jayco Travel Trailer White Hawk?

Owners most often report suspension, structure problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 3 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2018 Jayco Travel Trailer White Hawk?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2018 Jayco Travel Trailer White Hawk a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other White Hawk model years, the 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.