Vehicle recall 26V518000 · August 6, 2026
Jayco Fifth Wheel Eagle, Jayco Fifth Wheel Eagle SLE and 1 more model
The auto leveling jacks may be lowered during transit.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2027 Jayco Eagle, Eagle SLE, and Heartland Sundance fifth wheel trailers. The auto leveling jacks may be lowered during transit.
- Consequence
- Activation of the jacks during transit increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a jumper wire, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 20, 2026. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901665.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V518000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 6, 2026
- Filed by
- Jayco, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 9901665
- Owner notification
- August 20, 2026
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 137
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring; Equipment › Mechanical › Integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer › Controls/control wiring
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Heartland Sundance Fifth Wheel (2027): 2027
- Jayco Fifth Wheel Eagle (2027): 2027
- Jayco Fifth Wheel Eagle SLE (2027): 2027
Has your Heartland been repaired?
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