Jayco and Entegra RV Recall Issued for Taillight Warning Light
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Jayco, Inc. is recalling 148 model year 2026 Entegra Qwest and Jayco Melbourne Prestige recreational vehicles due to a taillight warning light that may illuminate incorrectly.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on June 16, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2026 Entegra Qwest and Jayco Melbourne Prestige recreational vehicles. The taillight warning light may incorrectly illuminate on the instrument panel display when the taillights are functioning correctly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Which Products Are Affected
The recall affects 148 units of the following vehicles:
- 2026 JAYCO MELBOURNE PRESTIGE
- 2026 ENTEGRA QWEST
What You Should Do
Dealers will replace the taillight harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 6, 2026. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903656. The NHTSA campaign number is 26V360000.
Why This Matters
The incorrect warning light may fail to alert the driver to critical safety information or cause confusion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Source
NHTSA Campaign 26V360000 - Jayco, Inc.
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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