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2011 Jayco Greyhawk Class C problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 4 complaints on file for the 2011 Jayco Greyhawk Class C — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

4

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

1

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2011 compare to other Greyhawk Class C years?

Greyhawk Class C NHTSA complaints by model year, 2011 highlighted4 complaints2008: 1 complaints2009: 1 complaints2010: 1 complaints2011: 4 complaints
Greyhawk Class C NHTSA complaints by model year, 2011 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2011 Jayco Greyhawk Class C problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System250%
Suspension125%
Tires & Wheels125%

Does the 2011 Jayco Greyhawk Class C have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

12V451000Electrical SystemSeptember 14, 2012 · 1,596 units

Defect

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.

11V494000Electrical SystemOctober 11, 2011 · 502 units

Defect

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.

10V500000OtherOctober 21, 2010 · 836 units

Defect

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · September 4, 2011 · fire

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · March 13, 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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · November 25, 2014

2011 Jayco Greyhawk Class C — common questions

Is the 2011 Jayco Greyhawk Class C reliable?

The record is thin — 4 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2011 Jayco Greyhawk Class C have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2011 Jayco Greyhawk Class C. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.