2020 Jayco Travel Trailer WHITE HAWK: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
6 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2020 model year. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Equipment is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 6 complaints (50.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Equipment | 3 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Suspension:Front:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly | 1 |
| Suspension:Multiple Axle | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
Equipment: 3; Structure: 2; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer: 1; Suspension: 1; Suspension:Front:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly: 1; Suspension:Multiple Axle: 1; Unknown Or Other: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 5 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2021: 2; 2022: 2; 2024: 1; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Equipment leads the component reports. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11420193 · 2021-06-08 (June 8, 2021)
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.
Owner-reported narrative. 500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11420193 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11421802 · 2021-06-22 (June 22, 2021)
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.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11421802 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11447399 · 2022-01-13 (January 13, 2022)
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.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11447399 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11483768 · 2022-09-10 (September 10, 2022)
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
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11483768 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11580092 · 2024-03-29 (March 29, 2024)
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.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11580092 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11717623 · 2026-02-12 (February 12, 2026)
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 …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11717623 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
4 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
19V516000 · Service Brakes, Electric
Reported: 2019-07-09 (July 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: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗19V873000 · Structure:Emergency:Escape/Egress/Exit
Reported: 2019-12-10 (December 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: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗21V184000 · Equipment:Appliance:Oven/Stove/Cooktop
Reported: 2021-03-17 (March 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: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗21V425000 · Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems
Reported: 2021-06-04 (June 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: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗