2021 Jayco Greyhawk problems: recalls, complaints and what to check
NHTSA has 3 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file for the 2021 Jayco Greyhawk. Here is what they are, what a technician checks for each kind of fault, and how to look one over before you buy it.
Motorhome chassis: 2 recalls
Recall 22V290000 (03/05/2022): STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Jayco Greyhawk, Greyhawk Prestige, Redhawk, Entegra Esteem, and Odyssey recreational vehicles. An inadequate connection between the power steering pressure line and the brake Hydroboost unit may result in a sudden loss of power steering fluid.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the connection between the power steering lines and the Hydroboost unit, and replace the power steering lines, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 15, 2022. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 22V-089.
Recall 24V245000 (02/04/2024): STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Entegra Esteem, Odyssey, and Jayco Greyhawk, Redhawk, and Greyhawk Prestige motorhomes. An inadequate connection between the power steering pressure line and the brake hydroboost unit may result in a sudden loss of power steering fluid.
Fix: Dealers will replace the power steering pressure line and the hydro boost jumper line, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 22, 2024. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267.
What a tech checks: The chassis (Ford, Freightliner, Mercedes, Ram) is serviced by the chassis maker's dealer, not the RV shop. RV techs handle the house, not the drivetrain. Before you buy: Chassis recalls are fixed free at the chassis maker's dealer.
Other: 1 recall, 1 complaint
Recall 20V780000 (15/12/2020): EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Greyhawk, Greyhawk Pestige, Redhawk, Redhawk SE, Odyssey, and Esteem motorhomes. The mounting brackets for the leveling system hydraulic pump and reservoir may fail, allowing the components to contact the ground.
Fix: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will install a new support bracket, free of charge. The recall began February 3, 2021. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903528.
Axles, brakes, suspension and hitch: 1 complaint
What a tech checks: Bearings, brake magnets, worn shackle bolts and bent axles. A trailer that wears tires on the inside edge or pulls to one side usually has an axle or suspension problem. Before you buy: Bolts tight, springs not flat, brakes apply with the breakaway pin pulled.
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What owners reported to NHTSA
02/07/2021, SUSPENSION,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: SERVICE ADVANCEMENT WARNING CAME ON THE MAIN GAUGE DISPLAY SCREEN WHILE I WAS DRIVING 62 MPH WITH CRUISE CONTROL SET. VEHICLE IS A 2021 JAYCO GREYHAWK 31F CLASS C MOTORHOME ON FORD E450 CHASSIS WITH 7.3L GAS V-8 AND 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING AND WOULD NOT COME BACK ON. HILL START ASSIST DISABLED MESSAGE CAME ON AFTER I HIT "OK" FOR THE SERVICE ADVANCEMENT WARNING. VEHICLE BECAME V
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Checked against NHTSA 2026-10-23. Recall repairs are free at an authorized dealer. Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA and are not verified.