The electrical system may overheat without a ground, increasing the risk of a fire. There is also an increased risk of injury from electrical shock.
✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer
Jayco, Inc. is recalling certain 2026 Heartland Cyclone travel trailers and fifth wheel trailers because the inverter may have been installed without a grounding connection. This defect increases the risk of electrical shock and fire due to system overheating. Dealers will install a ground wire free of charge to fix the issue. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1770571-heartland-cyclone-fw-2026-recall-equipment.
“Heartland Cyclone Recall: Fire and Shock Risk from Inverter.” GovInfoNow, updated October 27, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1770571-heartland-cyclone-fw-2026-recall-equipment. Based on NHTSA recall #26V427000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V427000).
Jayco, Inc. recalled 2026 Heartland Cyclone travel and fifth wheel trailers because the inverter may lack a grounding connection, creating fire and electrical shock risks. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall on July 2, 2026.
How to tell if you have it
Heartland Cyclone FW 2026
Heartland Cyclone TT 2026
What to do
Dealers will install a ground wire free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 10, 2026. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267, referencing recall number 9905661.
The hazard
The electrical system may overheat without a ground, increasing the risk of a fire. There is also an increased risk of injury from electrical shock.
Context
Jayco, Inc. has 113 other recalls on record since January 26, 2010. Recent Jayco actions include June 29, 2026, incorrect weight labels on Entegra Vision RVs and June 3, 2026, warning light failures on Entegra Condor models. Other recent recalls of similar products include the December 16, 2025, Toyota Camry Hybrid inverter issue, March 18, 2026, Keystone Montana RV wiring fire risk, and June 4, 2026, Jeep Gladiator steering fire risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if you own a 2026 Heartland Cyclone travel trailer or fifth wheel trailer. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 10, 2026. You can verify your vehicle's status by contacting Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267 and referencing recall number 9905661.
Brand
Heartland
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Jayco Customer Service
Call 1-800-283-8267 or check your notification letter for details on your specific unit.
Schedule Dealer Repair
Visit an authorized dealer to have a ground wire installed free of charge.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will install a ground wire, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 10, 2026. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9905661.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 8 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
3Added to GovInfoNow
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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