Recall 26V360 covers 74 2026 Jayco Melbourne Prestige and Entegra Qwest RVs with a taillight warning defect. Free repair at a franchised Jayco dealer once available.
Jayco is recalling 74 2026 Melbourne Prestige and Qwest recreational vehicles because the taillight warning light can illuminate even when the taillights work correctly. The wrong display warning can confuse the driver or hide critical safety information, which increases crash risk; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The taillight warning light on the 2026 Jayco Melbourne Prestige and Qwest is part of the instrument panel display. Its normal job is to tell the driver when the rear taillights are not operating as expected. That matters because taillights help other drivers see the vehicle from behind.
On affected recreational vehicles, the taillight warning light incorrectly illuminates even when the taillights are working correctly. The recalled component is the taillight harness, the wiring path that connects the taillight system to the vehicle display. The defect gives the driver a false warning on the instrument panel and puts the vehicle out of compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 101, which covers controls and displays.
There is no warning sign before failure. The thing an owner notices is the defect itself: a taillight warning on the display while the taillights still function correctly.
Who's affected?
Covers the Melbourne Prestige and Qwest motorhomes, both using the same instrument-panel harness.
| 2026 Jayco Melbourne Prestige | instrument panel |
|---|---|
| 2026 Entegra Qwest | instrument panel |
| Units affected | 74 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
An incorrect warning light can fail to alert the driver to critical safety information or create confusion while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. If the warning display does not match the vehicle condition, schedule service and drive cautiously until it is checked. Repair will be free at any franchised Jayco dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2026 Jayco Melbourne Prestige or Qwest recreational vehicle is included in this recall.
- Watch for Jayco's owner letter expected July 6, 2026 before scheduling the dealer repair.
- Contact a franchised Jayco dealer after the recall opens to schedule the free taillight-harness replacement that fixes the incorrect taillight warning light.
- Bring the recall notice if Jayco has mailed one. If not, reference recall number 26V360 when you call.
- Drive with extra attention to exterior-light warnings until the repair is complete, since the taillight warning light can display incorrect information.
What happens at the repair
Jayco has not listed the final remedy as available yet. Once the repair opens, a Jayco technician will replace the taillight harness covered by recall 26V360. That work addresses the instrument panel warning light problem tied to the taillights, and the dealer repair will be free once available. Owner letters are expected to be mailed July 6, 2026. Until then, contact Jayco customer service or your Jayco dealer for status before scheduling.
Timeline
| June 3, 2026 | NHTSA published the recall |
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Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V360?
Recall 26V360 covers 74 2026 Jayco Melbourne Prestige and Qwest recreational vehicles with an instrument panel issue tied to the taillight warning light. The warning light can illuminate when the taillights are working correctly. Jayco dealers will replace the taillight harness for free.
What should I do if my 2026 Jayco Melbourne Prestige or Qwest is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific recreational vehicle is included in recall 26V360. If it is, contact a franchised Jayco dealer and ask about the taillight harness replacement. Reference recall number 26V360 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects and compliance recalls at no cost. Jayco dealers will replace the taillight harness free of charge for vehicles included in recall 26V360.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is driver confusion or missed safety information from an incorrect taillight warning light. Jayco says the warning light can illuminate even when the taillights are working correctly, which increases crash risk by distracting or misleading the driver.
When will Jayco notify owners?
Jayco expects to mail owner notification letters on July 6, 2026. You do not need to wait for a letter to act. Check your VIN, then contact a franchised Jayco dealer and reference recall number 26V360.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V360000 |
|---|---|
| Jayco customer service | 1-800-283-8267 |
| NHTSA recall # | 26V360 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 26V360000 |
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 9, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →