2011 Jayco GREYHAWK CLASS C: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
4 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2011 model year. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 4 complaints (50.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 50.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
Electrical System: 2; Suspension: 1; Tires: 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 | 0 |
| 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: 0; 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
No usable failure mileage is recorded. 4 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 |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2014 | 3 |
2011: 1; 2014: 3
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 complaint narratives. 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 10425398 · 2011-09-14 (September 14, 2011)
ON SEPTEMBER 4 NIGHT A SERIOUS ELECTRICAL FIRE BROKE OUT INSIDE OUR NEW 2011 JAYCO 31SS. IT BURNED THROUGH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH CONNECTORS, WIRING AND PLASTIC BOX. THE AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH AND TWO OTHER ELECTRONIC BOXES ARE UNDER THE BED AND THE FIRE COULD HAVE CAUSED SUBSTANTIAL BODILY DAMAGE AND/OR DEATHS. *KB ...UPDATED 08-03-12 *BF UPDATED 08/09/2012 *JS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10425398 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10568992 · 2014-03-13 (March 13, 2014)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JAYCO GREYHAWK CLASS C MOTOR HOME EQUIPPED WITH A SET OF MICHELIN LTX M/S TIRES, SIZE: LT225/75 R16. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13T012000 (TIRES) IN MID JANUARY 2014. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE ATTEMPTED TO HAVE THE TIRES REPLACED BUT THE DEALER STATED THAT THE TIRES WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE TIRES WERE NOT REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BUT DID NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10568992 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10576839 · 2014-04-02 (April 2, 2014)
I AM EXPERIENCING ISSUES WITH CARBON MONOXIDE ENTERING THE INTERIOR OF THE MOTOR HOME WHEN THE GENERATOR IS USED TO PROVIDE ELECTRICAL POWER. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP ON THREE OR FOUR PRIOR VISITS (CAMPING WORLD IN ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO) AND THEY REPORTED THAT THERE IS NOT A PROBLEM. I LIVED IN THE VEHICLE FOR A PERIOD OF TWO MONTHS BETWEEN THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 4, 2014 THROUGH MARCH 28, 2014, AND I DISCOVERED THAT CARBON MONOXIDE IS ENTERING THE LIVING AREA OF THE VEHICLE WHILE THE GENERATOR IS OPERATING. THE …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10576839 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10660795 · 2014-11-25 (November 25, 2014)
NO INCIDENT, BUT INTERESTED IN AN INVESTIGATION BECAUSE OF SAFETY. I AM ALSO INTERESTED IN CHECKING TO SEE IF JAYCO CAN ADDRESS THIS ISSUE WITH 2010-2015 CLASS C MOTORHOME OWNERS. HTTP://WWW.JAYCOOWNERS.COM/FORUMS/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=23499 WARNING SUSPENSION PROBLEMS - HELLWIG SPRINGS ADJUSTED INCORRECTLY FROM THE FACTORY JAYCO INCORRECTLY INSTALLED THE HELLWIG HELPER SPRINGS ON MANY GREYHAWK MOTORHOMES WITH THE "J-RIDE" PACKAGE. THIS CAN CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND OR DEATH. THE REDHAWK BRAND MAY ALSO BE AFFECTED. IF YOU OWN A GREYH…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10660795 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
10V500000 · Equipment
Reported: 2010-10-21 (October 21, 2010)
JAYCO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 TRAVEL TRAILERS AND FIFTH WHEELS MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 16, 2010, THROUGH OCTOBER 1, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH ATWOOD 35 SERIES RANGE OVENS. A POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR A SMALL FRACTURE WITHIN THE LINE DELIVERING GAS TO THE OVEN CAVITY BURNER. SUCH A FRACTURE MAY CAUSE PROPANE GAS TO LEAK FROM THE LINE.
Consequence: A PROPANE LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSION CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: JAYCO IS WORKING WITH ATWOOD AND WILL REPLACE OR REPAIR THE STOVES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 8, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ATWOOD AT 1-574-266-4749 OR JAYCO AT 1-574-825-0608.
NHTSA campaign record ↗11V494000 · Electrical System
Reported: 2011-10-11 (October 11, 2011)
JAYCO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010- 2011 GREYHAWK CLASS C MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 28, 2009, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 22, 2010 FOR AN IMPROPER ELECTRICAL CONNECTION AT THE BUSS BAR ON THE AFFECTED TRANSFER SWITCHES.
Consequence: THIS COULD LEAD TO OVERHEATING AND MELTING OF THE TRANSFER SWITCH, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE, INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSFER SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-800-283-8267.
NHTSA campaign record ↗12V451000 · Electrical System
Reported: 2012-09-14 (September 14, 2012)
Jayco, Inc., (Jayco) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 and 2011 Greyhawk Class C motorhomes, model year 2008-2011 Melbourne Class C motorhomes, and 2008-2010 Octane Sport Utility travel trailers manufactured from May 21, 2007, through September 10, 2010, equipped with Iota-brand transfer switches. These trailers may have an improper electrical connection at the buss bar on the affected transfer switches. This improper connection may lead to overheating and melting of the transfer switch.
Consequence: Overheating and melting of the transfer switch increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transfer switch, free of charge. The recall began on October 10, 2012. Owners may contact Jayco at 1-800-283-8267.
NHTSA campaign record ↗