2026 Heartland Bighorn problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2026 Heartland Bighorn — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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How does 2026 compare to other Bighorn years?

Bighorn NHTSA complaints by model year, 2026 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2026 Heartland Bighorn have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

25V675000OtherOctober 9, 2025 · 53 units

Defect

Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2026 Heartland Bighorn and Jayco North Point fifth wheel travel trailers. The murphy bed mechanism may fail, causing the bed to fall unexpectedly.

Consequence

A murphy bed that falls increases the risk of injury or death.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the murphy bed mechanism with a new designed mechanism, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2025. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901639.

2026 Heartland Bighorn — common questions

Is the 2026 Heartland Bighorn reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2026 Heartland Bighorn have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2026 Heartland Bighorn. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 2026 compare to other Bighorn years?

Does the 2026 Heartland Bighorn have recalls?

2026 Heartland Bighorn — common questions

Is the 2026 Heartland Bighorn reliable?

Does the 2026 Heartland Bighorn have recalls?

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