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VehicleMar 3, 20101,951 affected

Heartland recall: Equipment

What is wrong

Heartland is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 cyclone fifth wheel trailers for failing to comply with the requirements of part 567, 'certification.' it has been determined that these vehicles were manufactured with incorrect axle information printed on the federal certification label. The actual axle rating (gawr) is 5,080lbs and is listed as 5,200lbs on the label.

What could happen

A vehicle with the axles loaded beyond the specified weight rating may result in axle failure leading to poor vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

The federal certification label will be replaced free of charge with one that has the correct gawr listed for each axle. The recall began on april 12, 2010. Owner may contact heartland at 1-877-262-8032.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
10V077000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
Reported to NHTSA
Mar 3, 2010
Owners notified
Apr 12, 2010
Vehicles or items affected
1,951
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
–
Part
Equipment › Other › Labels
Maker's own recall number
99-01-01
Safety standard
FMVSS 567

Notes

Heartland's recall no. 99-01-01.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Other recalls for the same vehicles

To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.