2027 Heartland Sundance Fifth Wheel, 2027 Jayco Fifth Wheel Eagle, 2027 Jayco Fifth Wheel Eagle SLE recall: Auto Level Jacks may be Lowered during Transit
Report received by NHTSA: Aug. 6, 2026.
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- What's recalled
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.
- The risk
Activation of the jacks during transit increases the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
137 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2027 Heartland Sundance Fifth Wheel, 2027 Jayco Fifth Wheel Eagle, 2027 Jayco Fifth Wheel Eagle SLE.
- Compared with
Jayco, Inc. has 14 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 14 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
162 earlier NHTSA recalls by Jayco, Inc. since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- July 27, 2026 2024-2026 Entegra Anthem, 2024-2026 Entegra Aspire, 2024-2026 Entegra Cornerstone and 3 more models recall: Unintended Brake Light Illumination/FMVSS 108
- July 27, 2026 2026 Entegra Anthem recall: Incorrect Tire Size on Certification Label
- July 2, 2026 2026 Heartland Cyclone FW, 2026 Heartland Cyclone TT recall: Grounding Connection Not Installed
- July 2, 2026 2026 Jayco Fifth Wheel Seismic recall: Grounding Connection Not Installed
- June 30, 2026 2027 Entegra Accolade, 2027 Jayco Seneca recall: Front Dinette Brackets May Not Have Been Installed/FMVSS 207
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Heartland Sundance Fifth Wheel 2027
- Jayco Fifth Wheel Eagle 2027
- Jayco Fifth Wheel Eagle SLE 2027
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V518000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Jayco, Inc. |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received by NHTSA | Aug. 6, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 137 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 9901665 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record