Jayco Fifth Wheel and Heartland recall 26V-518: Auto Level Jacks may be Lowered during Transit
Activation of the jacks during transit increases the risk of a crash.
Campaign facts
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V518000 (26V-518)
- Manufacturer number
- 9901665
- Filed by
- Jayco, Inc.
- Report received
- August 6, 2026
- Component
- Electrical system:wiring; Equipment:mechanical:integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer:controls/control wiring
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 137
- Model years
- 2027
- Built between
- May 8, 2026 and June 24, 2026
- Owner letters
- August 20, 2026
- Recall initiated by
- The manufacturer
- Remedy completion rate
- 25.55% (latest quarterly report)
What is wrong
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.
Why electrical defects matter: Electrical faults can cause a loss of power, disable safety features or, where wiring overheats, start a fire.
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.
About the electrical system
Modern vehicles run on dozens of control modules and miles of wiring; an electrical fault can affect lighting, displays, power or safety systems.
Vehicles covered by campaign 26V-518
- Heartland Sundance Fifth Wheel 2027
- Jayco Fifth Wheel Eagle 2027
- Jayco Fifth Wheel Eagle Sle 2027
What to do
- Enter your VIN in NHTSA’s lookup (below) to confirm that your vehicle is included and that the repair has not already been done.
- Call a dealer for the brand and book the repair. Quote NHTSA campaign 26V-518 and the manufacturer’s number 9901665.
- If you notice burning smells, flickering power or warning lamps, have the vehicle checked before continuing to use it.
- Safety recall repairs are carried out free of charge by the manufacturer’s dealers. If you already paid for this repair yourself, ask the manufacturer about reimbursement and keep your receipt.
Check by VIN
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The official record
This page reproduces the campaign as filed with NHTSA. The NHTSA record is authoritative — if anything here differs, follow the agency.
Open campaign 26V-518 on NHTSA.gov