Heartland recall: Power train
What is wrong
Heartland is recalling certain model year 2011 fifth wheel trailers equipped with dexter axles. On some axles, cracks could appear in the spindle weld.
What could happen
These cracks can propagate and cause the spindle to detach from the axle tube, resulting in the separation of the wheel end from the vehicle, creating a road hazard that increases the risk of a crash to other vehicles, and compromises the driver's control of the vehicle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
Heartland is working with dexter axle and will inspect the axle serial number and replace it if it falls within the serial number range. Replacement of the axle will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 20, 2010. Owners may contact heartland warranty service department at 1-877-262-8032 or dexter axle at 1-800-400-2164.
Vehicles covered
- Heartland Big Country 2011
- Heartland Big Horn 2011
- Heartland Cyclone 2011
- Heartland Landmark 2011
- Heartland Road Warrior 2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10V461000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 8, 2010
- Owners notified
- Oct 20, 2010
- Vehicles or items affected
- 48
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Aug 18, 2010 to Sep 3, 2010
- Part
- Power train › Axle assembly
- Maker's own recall number
- 99-01-03
Notes
Heartland safety recall no. 99-01-03.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
- Heartland recall: Structure May 9, 2025
- Heartland recall: Equipment Aug 8, 2022
- Heartland recall: Equipment Jun 17, 2022
- Heartland recall: Tires Jan 20, 2022
- Heartland recall: Electrical system Nov 1, 2021
- Heartland recall: Equipment Aug 28, 2020
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.