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2004 Jayco Greyhawk
8 recall campaigns and 2 complaints are on NHTSA's register for the 2004 Jayco Greyhawk; the recalls concern equipment, electrical system and engine and engine cooling.
The component named most often is fuel system, gasoline: 500 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 28.8 per 1,000 across all 2004 model-year vehicles and against 62.5 per 1,000 for the Jayco Greyhawk line as a whole.
That is more than the average of 0.6 complaints per model year across the 22 Jayco Greyhawk model years on this register.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 2005 (1); the most recent in the file is dated 13 Mar 2009.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: 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: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V746-9524.pdf. 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: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Consequence: 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.
Filed by Jayco, Inc..
Defect, as filed: Certain motor homes built on ford chassis may experience stalling without warning while driving and may or may not restart.
Consequence: Should the engine stall, a vehicle crash could occur.
Remedy: Ford motor company is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will upgrade the fuel injection control module (ficm) wire harness or replaced, and/or have a new injection control pressure (icp)) sensor connector installed free of charge. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673 or jayco at 1-800-283-8267.
Filed by JAYCO, INC..
Defect, as filed: On certain motor homes built on ford e-series chassis, the air filter element material process resulted in an air filter paper element that can smolder or burn. This change in filter paper composition, combined with the configuration of the air induction system, may allow hot carbon particles to contact the air filter element during certain driving conditions that create hot particles.
Consequence: These hot particles may ignite the air filter element with the potential for air induction system damage or underhood fire.
Remedy: Ford motor company is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will inspect and replace the air filter element. Owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673 or jayco at 1-800-283-8267.
Filed by JAYCO, INC..
Defect, as filed: On certain motor homes, the hitch receiver may have missing reinforcing plates. When a load is applied to the hitch, it may become partially detached from the frame if these plates are missing.
Consequence: This condition, if not addressed, could result in a crash, personal injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the reinforcing plates with new hardware. The recall began on january 10, 2006. Owners may contact jayco at 1-800-283-8267.
Filed by JAYCO, INC..
Defect, as filed: Certain motor homes built on chevrolet c3500 (express) cutaway chassis have a towing pigtail that will not show brake lights on the towed vehicle if hooked to the towing pigtail.
Consequence: This condition could result in a crash, injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will rewire the towing pigtail wires to include the brake light circuit free of charge. The recall began on october 31, 2005. Owners may contact jayco at 1-800-283-8267.
Filed by JAYCO, INC..
Defect, as filed: On certain motor homes, the cable ties, which attach the main wiring harness to the frame rails, may break and cause the wire harness to drop into the exhaust system.
Consequence: This could result in the cable melting and creating an electrical short and/or fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the motor homes and attach new heavy duty cable ties. The recall began on august 22, 2005. Owners may contact jayco at 1-574-825-5861.
Filed by JAYCO, INC..
Defect, as filed: On certain motor homes, the 120-volt shore power cord was wired without a circuit protection device.
Consequence: This could cause a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and rewire the 120-volt shore power cord and install a circuit protection free of charge. The recall began on february 21, 2005. Owners may contact jayco at 574-825-5861.
Filed by JAYCO, INC..
Defect, as filed: On certain motor homes equipped with samsung microwave ovens, these units were produced with a defective panel. An electrical short can occur between circuit patterns on the membrane panel, especially overlapped by a "jumper" or jump wire. This may cause the oven to activate without pressing any key pads.
Consequence: An electrical short can occur causing the oven to activate without pressing any key pads. This could result in excessive heat, smoke, or possibly a fire.
Remedy: Samsung will notify customers and repair the panel free of charge. In the meantime, consumers should unplug their microwave, if possible. If the consumer is unable to unplug the microwave, they should leave the door ajar until the panel is replaced. Consumers should never use the microwave oven for storage or leave any towels, paper, cloth or other products in the microwave after use. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact samsung at 800-932-3837 or jayco at 1-574-825-0608.
Filed by JAYCO, INC..
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 2004 Jayco Greyhawk (black) against all 2004 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 2004 | Greyhawk line | All 2004 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 500 | 62.5 | 28.8 |
| Electrical System | 500 | 250 | 130.9 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 2004 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 500 | 62.5 | 28.8 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 500 | 250 | 130.9 |
2 unique complaints, 2 component mentions; 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
No NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation action in the current file names this model year.
Other Jayco Greyhawk model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2 | 2 | 12,727 |
| 2003 | 7 | 0 | 58,509 |
| 2004 | 8 | 2 | 60,651 |
| 2005 | 8 | 0 | 55,000 |
| 2006 | 4 | 0 | 49,974 |
| 2007 | 3 | 3 | 51,736 |
| 2008 | 2 | 1 | 50,828 |
| 2009 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 49,563 |
| 2010 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 49,563 |
| 2011 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 49,563 |
| 2012 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 49,563 |
| 2013 NHTSA | 1 | 1 | 49,563 |
| 2014 NHTSA | 1 | 1 | 49,563 |
| 2015 NHTSA | 1 | 1 | 49,563 |
| 2016 | 4 | 0 | 56,679 |
| 2017 | 3 | 2 | 7,116 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 | 6,742 |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 | 5,326 |
| 2020 | 5 | 0 | 7,691 |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 | 5,111 |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 | 4,351 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 2,545 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Jayco Greyhawk model years · Jayco: 53 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2004 Jayco Greyhawk have?
8 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 17V746000, was reported to NHTSA on 21 Nov 2017 and concerns equipment. Across all model years the Jayco Greyhawk line has 31 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2004 Jayco Greyhawk?
No NHTSA investigation in the current file names this model year.
What component do owners of the 2004 Jayco Greyhawk complain about most?
Fuel System, Gasoline: 1 of 2 component mentions (500 per 1,000). Next is electrical system with 1. Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.