HEARTLAND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2006-09-28.
Recall campaignNHTSA 06V370000
Suspension: front: hub
Component
Suspension: front: hub
Manufacturer
HEARTLAND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, LLC
Vehicles affected
51
Reported to NHTSA
2006-09-28
Defect description
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS, THE HUB WELD IS INSUFFICIENT TO HOLD THE SPINDLE TO THE AXLE TUBE.
Safety risk
SPINDLE SEPARATION FROM THE AXLE TUBE CAN OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
HEARTLAND IS WORKING WITH LIPPERT TO REPLACE THE AXLES ON THE AFFECTED TRAILERS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HEARTLAND AT 1-574-262-5992.
Notes
CUSTOMERS 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.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.