Axle: non-powered axle assemblyRecall 13V-186 · 2013–2014 Heartland Sundance
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC recall 13V-186 covers 55 2013–2014 Heartland Sundance for a axle: non-powered axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on May 9, 2013.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V186000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Heartland Recreational Vehicles (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Sundance travel trailers, model 322RES, manufactured September 13, 2012, through April 30, 2013. The axles are mounted too far forward on the frame which may cause improper trailer balance while towing.
The risk
Improper trailer balance may lead to uncontrollable trailer sway, increasing the risk of a crash, property damage, and/or personal injury.
The fix
Heartland will notify owners and the trailers will be returned to the factory where axles will be moved rearward, free of charge. The recall began on May 20, 2013. Owners may contact Heartland Recreational Trailers' Warranty/Service Department by email at "," or by phone at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's recall campaign number is 99-01-12.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 13, 2012 to April 30, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.