The 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.
The risk
Activation of the jacks during transit increases the risk of a crash.
The 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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Heartland Sundance Fifth Wheel | 2027 |
| Jayco Fifth Wheel Eagle | 2027 |
| Jayco Fifth Wheel Eagle SLE | 2027 |
Components: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER:CONTROLS/CONTROL WIRING | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heartland Sundance Fifth Wheel | 2027 | 0 | 1 |
| Jayco Fifth Wheel Eagle | 2027 | 0 | 1 |
| Jayco Fifth Wheel Eagle SLE | 2027 | 0 | 1 |
Other electrical system recalls in 2026
113 of the 666 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2026 concerned the electrical system; Jayco, Inc. filed 204 campaigns in all.
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| 26V653000 6 Oct 2026 | Ford Motor Company |
| 26V652000 6 Oct 2026 | E-One Incorporated |
| 26V644000 5 Oct 2026 | New Flyer of America, Inc. |
| 26V645000 5 Oct 2026 | Motor Coach Industries, Inc |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2026