Entering express way a truck was turing the car was so close not letting truck turn which started to speed to go faster than truck
The worst 2012 Jayco White Hawk problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Acceleration1
- Brakes1
- Steering1
- Suspension1
- Tires1
Problems by type
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- Acceleration1
- Brakes1
- Steering1
- Suspension1
- Tires1
Recalls 1
Equipment
- What is wrong
- Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling various 2002-2016 recreational vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit:
- Risk
- In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Jayco will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1‑800‑283‑8267, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1‑855‑262‑3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.
Recall number 17V746000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2012 Jayco White Hawk 2
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 2012 Jayco White Hawk owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Had to change axles on white hawk and the guy doing the work noticed the brakes were missing a bushing on the actuator arm. He said in the 15 years he has never seen this before. I had to replace the entire brake assemblies due to the omission of this part. Dexter would not reimburse me the cost of the brake assembly.
Purchased from an individual this whitehawk. Noticed extreme tire wear on the trailer so did some research and found out some 2012 whitehawks had the wrong axles installed. Jayco did not recall any of these white hawks. I had to pay for labor on a miss-assembly and will have to replace tires prematurely.
I had a tire blow-out while towing my travel trailer at highway speeds in july of 2013 with less than 2,000 miles on the trailer. I changed the tire and repaired the damage to my trailer not knowing the reason for the blow-out. I had monitored my tires for the next year or so, of which I probably put another 2,000 miles on the trailer) and found that they were wearing very uneven. So much so that the outside tread of a tire would have absolutely no tread and the inside of the tire would have full tread. I started doing research on the internet regarding my trailer model and if anyone else had this same issue. I found forums with multiple individuals mentioning that they had found out that dexter axle had provided the wrong size axles to the manufacturer and that due to normal operation of the trailer, the axles could in-fact bend, permanently, and cause uneven tire wear to the point of tire-failure. I contacted jayco and dexter axle, and they informed me that this was a problem and that they have not provided a notice or recall to their customers. They simply asked me to provide the VIN on the axles, and after confirming that these axles were in fact the wrong size, they shipped out two new axles and paid for the installation of the axles. My trailer now tows much truer. In the past, and not knowing if it was necessarily normal, towing the trailer was sometimes a fight as it wanted to sway. Even though they remedied the problem, I find it unnerving that there was never a notice or recall issued, since they acknowledged the problem to me. A blown tire at highway speeds could be fatal, not only for the occupants in the vehicle towing the trailer, but the other vehicles on the roadway. Hoping that this helps other owners of this model travel trailer. Thank you for your time and feel free to contact me with any questions.
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Questions about the 2012 Jayco White Hawk
Is the 2012 Jayco White Hawk reliable?
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2012 Jayco White Hawk, 4.0 times a typical White Hawk model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2012 Jayco White Hawk?
Acceleration and speed control, with 1 complaint. Next is brakes (1).
How many recalls does the 2012 Jayco White Hawk have?
1 recall, covering equipment.
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