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2020 Jayco Travel Trailer White Hawk

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  • Structure. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

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What owners actually said

6 reports
Mileage unknown · Feb 12, 2026
StructureSuspension

The contact owns a 2020 Jayco Travel Trailer White Hawk. The contact stated that while hauling the trailer, the rear end started wobbling and became unstable. There was an abnormal creaking sound coming from the RV while reversing. The vehicle was taken to the local service center, and it was determined that the rear spring hold…

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The contact owns a 2020 Jayco Travel Trailer White Hawk. The contact stated that while hauling the trailer, the rear end started wobbling and became unstable. There was an abnormal creaking sound coming from the RV while reversing. The vehicle was taken to the local service center, and it was determined that the rear spring holder had separated from the frame causing the rear axle to wobble. The contact stated that the RV was previously rewelded because of the cracks in the front passenger’s side axle. The contact was informed that the failure was caused by improper welding during the manufacturing process. The contact stated that the failure had recently occurred on the front driver’s side axle. The RV was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

NHTSA ODI #11717623

Mileage unknown · Mar 29, 2024
EquipmentUnknown Or Other

Heating up water on stove, glass bi-fold, shattered all over on the cool down. Stove burner was on for a very short time. This was the second time this happened. Unit is close to new and will not use glass structure again. Could get a serious injury.

NHTSA ODI #11580092

Mileage unknown · Sep 10, 2022
StructureSuspension

While driving down interstate rear axle hanger fell from frame of trailer allowing trailer to drop on rear taking weight from towed vehicle allowing it to become uncontrollable. was able to get stopped but was unable to move trailer from road do to axle alignment . a less experianced driver might have crashed causing death. this…

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While driving down interstate rear axle hanger fell from frame of trailer allowing trailer to drop on rear taking weight from towed vehicle allowing it to become uncontrollable. was able to get stopped but was unable to move trailer from road do to axle alignment . a less experianced driver might have crashed causing death. this trailer frame design is not safe and needs looked into

NHTSA ODI #11483768

Mileage unknown · Jan 13, 2022
Equipment

The contact owns a 2020 Jayco White Hawk Travel Trailer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 21V425000 (Equipment) however, the part for the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of …

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The contact owns a 2020 Jayco White Hawk Travel Trailer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 21V425000 (Equipment) however, the part for the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA ODI #11447399

Mileage unknown · Jun 22, 2021
Equipment

The contact owns a 2020 Jayco White Hawk. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21V184000 (Equipment) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a rea…

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The contact owns a 2020 Jayco White Hawk. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21V184000 (Equipment) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA ODI #11421802

500 miles · Jun 8, 2021
Suspension

The contact owns a 2020 Jayco Travel Trailer. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle started to fishtail and almost resulted in an accident. The vehicle was diagnosed with needing the leaf spring replaced. The RV was repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure but offered no assistance. The…

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The contact owns a 2020 Jayco Travel Trailer. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle started to fishtail and almost resulted in an accident. The vehicle was diagnosed with needing the leaf spring replaced. The RV was repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 500.

NHTSA ODI #11420193

Official recalls

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21V425000 · Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer:lpg Systems

Jun 4, 2021

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.

Consequence & remedy

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

Remedy: 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.

21V184000 · Equipment:appliance:oven/stove/cooktop

Mar 17, 2021

Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Jayco White Hawk, Jay Flight SLX, Jay Feather, and Jay Flight travel trailers equipped with Dometic 3 burner cooking stoves. The saddle valve securing bolt may be overtightened, possibly damaging the o-ring seal and causing a continuous gas leak.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Jayco will notify owners, and Dometic service centers will install a remedy kit of gaskets, washers, thread locker bolts, and two round orange labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 3, 2021. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901566.

19V873000 · Structure:emergency:escape/egress/exit

Dec 10, 2019

Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2019-2020 White Hawk (144) travel trailers, model 24MBH. The rear emergency escape window can not fully open due to the placement of exterior ladder.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: In the event of an emergency, occupants may not be able to exit through the escape window, increasing risk of injury.

Remedy: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will remove and relocate the existing ladder to prevent interference with the emergency escape safety window, free of charge. The recall began December 20, 2019. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901503.

19V516000 · Service Brakes, Electric

Jul 9, 2019

Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2019-2020 White Hawk Travel Trailers. The breakaway switch may have been incorrectly wired, which can cause the trailer brakes to not function in the event of a trailer separation from the tow vehicle.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the trailer separates from the tow vehicle, the breakaway switch may not activate the trailer brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the breakaway switch for proper wiring , rewiring it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 12, 2019. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901438.

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NHTSA investigations

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