2027 Heartland Bighorn recall: Incorrect GAWR on Certification Label
Report received by NHTSA: Aug. 28, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2027 Heartland Bighorn recreational trailers. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the certification label may be incorrect. As such, these trailers fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 567, "Certification."
- The risk
Referencing the incorrect weight could result in the trailer being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
8 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2027 Heartland Bighorn.
- 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
163 earlier NHTSA recalls by Jayco, Inc. since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Aug. 6, 2026 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
- 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
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Jayco will mail replacement labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 1, 2026. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901666.
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 Bighorn 2027
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V552000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Jayco, Inc. |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received by NHTSA | Aug. 28, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 8 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 9901666 |
| “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