Heartland recall: Suspension
What is wrong
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2018 Sundance XLT TT recreational trailers, models ID221RB, ID241BH, ID273RL, ID281DB, ID283RB and ID291QB. The axles on these vehicles were installed backwards, possibly reducing the braking ability or causing the brakes to temporarily lock up.
What could happen
Improper brake function can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Heartland has notified owners, and dealers will correct the axle installation, free of charge. The recall began on September 20, 2017. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-574-206-7920 or by email at [email protected]. Heartland's number for this recall is 99.01.35.
Vehicles covered
- Heartland Sundance Xlt Tt 2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V564000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 13, 2017
- Owners notified
- Sep 20, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 134
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Apr 5, 2017 to Jul 17, 2017
- Part
- Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly
- Maker's own recall number
- 99.01.35
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Heartland recall: Suspension Sep 21, 2018
- Heartland recall: Tires Jul 31, 2018
- Heartland recall: Equipment Nov 22, 2017
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.