The 2016 Jayco Travel Trailer White Hawk has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 3,095 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the suspension. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Jay Feather, Jay Flight, Jay Flight SLX, Eagle, White Hawk, and Octane travel trailers manufactured January 5, 2016, to July 18, 2016, equipped with a Sway Command anti-sway system. When connected to certain tow vehicles that have an integrated brake…
Consequence
A loss of trailer brakes may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will remove the Sway Command system from the affected travel trailers, free of charge. The recall began on August 3, 2016. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901308.
SUSPENSION16V1580002016-03-1710 affected
Defect
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain model year 2016 White Hawk travel trailers, model 25BHS, manufactured on March 3, 2016. The affected trailers were incorrectly built on axles rated for 3000 lbs., when they should have been built with axles that have a capacity of 3500 lbs.
Consequence
If the trailer is loaded to the capacity listed on the label, trailer handling may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
All of the affected trailers have been quarantined at Jayco dealers prior to their sale and thus no owner notification letters will be sent. Dealers will install the correct axles, free of charge. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901291.
Complaints by component
SUSPENSION
5
WHEELS
2
SERVICE BRAKES
1
Total complaints8
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Travel trailer has wide stance axles manufactured by lippert components inc. The axles measure 2 3/8" diameter and the rear axle bent permanently causing excessive wear to the inside edge of the rear tires and leading to potential tire failure. Prior white hawk model years including 2012 had same…”
“On july 25,2018 lippert replaced a bent axle on my white hawk tt. I started my drive towards home and after less than 8 hours of driving the new axle bent. This occured on interstate 70 as I was going around indianapolis, in. The axles on this travel trailer are each rated at 3.500 lbs and the…”
“On july 25,2018 lippert replaced a bent axle on my white hawk tt. I started my drive towards home and after less than 8 hours of driving the new axle bent. This occured on interstate 70 as I was going around indianapolis, in. The axles on this travel trailer are each rated at 3.500 lbs and the…”
“The axles on my camper have been replaced 4 times. Each time with the same axle. With no other modifications. The first time only the rear axle bent but I was able to drive back to the dealer in ct. The second time both axles bent and in the from right wheel the breaks, bearings, bushing, hub and…”
“The axles on my camper have been replaced 4 times. Each time with the same axle. With no other modifications. The first time only the rear axle bent but I was able to drive back to the dealer in ct. The second time both axles bent and in the from right wheel the breaks, bearings, bushing, hub and…”
“The axles on my camper have been replaced 4 times. Each time with the same axle. With no other modifications. The first time only the rear axle bent but I was able to drive back to the dealer in ct. The second time both axles bent and in the from right wheel the breaks, bearings, bushing, hub and…”
“Questions concerning axle weight ratings under rv travel trailers. Purchased new 2016 jayco, white hawk, 28dsbh travel trailer weighing 6392 lbs. Unloaded, with tandem 3500 lb. Axles. Maximum loaded weight of trailer 7500 lbs. According to sticker on the unit. This is 500 lbs. Over the 7000 lbs.…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2016 jayco white hawk. The contact stated that, he noticed that the rear tires were making an abnormal noise. The contact stated that he inspected underneath the vehicle when he noticed that both axel's were rated at 3lbs each. The contact then referenced nhtsa campaign…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2016 Jayco Travel Trailer White Hawk as of
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