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NHTSA Recall 26V518000: Electrical system: wiring and equipment: controls/control wiring

Jayco, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 137 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Heartland Sundance Fifth Wheel.

137
vehicles potentially affected
3
models affected
2026
owners notified (August 20)
NHTSA campaign26V518000
Manufacturer campaign9901665
ComponentsELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING; EQUIPMENT › MECHANICAL › INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER › CONTROLS/CONTROL WIRING
Report receivedAugust 6, 2026
Owner notificationAugust 20, 2026
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 26V518000

Make and modelModel years
Heartland Sundance Fifth Wheel2027
Jayco Fifth Wheel Eagle2027
Jayco Fifth Wheel Eagle SLE2027

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.