The Recall Desk
Our severity:ModerateNHTSA·26V552000·Announced 2026-08-28

Jayco Recalls 2027 Heartland Bighorn Trailers Due to Incorrect Weight Labels

Jayco is recalling 2027 Heartland Bighorn recreational trailers because the Gross Axle Weight Rating on the certification label may be incorrect, potentially leading to overloading.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall addresses a labeling error that creates a risk of overloading and potential crashes, but no injuries or deaths are reported, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary recall.

Plain-English summary

Jayco, Inc. is recalling certain 2027 Heartland Bighorn recreational trailers. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the certification label may be incorrect. As a result, these trailers fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 567, "Certification."

Referencing the incorrect weight could result in the trailer being overloaded, which increases the risk of a crash.

Jayco will mail replacement labels to owners free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on September 30, 2026. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901666.

The recalled product

Product
HEARTLAND BIGHORN
Brand
HEARTLAND
Manufacturer
Jayco, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
8

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 (1)

  • BIGHORN

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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