The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·26V518000·Announced 2026-08-06

Jayco Recalls 2027 Fifth Wheel Trailers Due to Auto Leveling Jack Defect

Jayco is recalling 2027 Eagle and Heartland Sundance fifth wheel trailers because auto leveling jacks may lower during transit, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (auto leveling jacks) that increases the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Jayco, Inc. is recalling certain 2027 Jayco Eagle, Eagle SLE, and Heartland Sundance fifth wheel trailers. The recall addresses a defect where the auto leveling jacks may be lowered during transit.

The activation of the jacks while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of a crash. This defect affects the mechanical integrated jack, leveler, and stabilizer controls and wiring.

Dealers will install a jumper wire to correct the issue free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 20, 2026. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267 for assistance. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901665.

The recalled product

Product
JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL, HEARTLAND EAGLE, SUNDANCE FIFTH WHEEL, EAGLE SLE
Brand
JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL
Manufacturer
Jayco, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Fifth Wheel Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
137

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • EAGLE
  • SUNDANCE FIFTH WHEEL
  • EAGLE SLE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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