Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly
- Component
- Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly
- Manufacturer
- Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 134
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2017-09-13
- Owners notified
- 2017-09-20
Defect description
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.
Safety risk
Improper brake function can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.