Power train: axle hubsRecall 16V-879 · 2016–2017 Heartland Landmark 365
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC recall 16V-879 covers 50 2016–2017 Heartland Landmark 365 for a power train: axle hubs problem, reported to NHTSA on December 7, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q2) shows 70% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V879000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Landmark 365 fifth wheel recreational trailers manufactured September 30, 2015, to October 24, 2016 and equipped with disc brakes. The spare steel wheel on the affected vehicles may not properly fit on the axle hub, resulting in the wheel rubbing on the brake line, causing it to wear.
The risk
The brake line may be worn through causing a loss of braking or vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steel spare wheel with an aluminum wheel, free of charge. The recall began on January 11, 2017. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99.01.30.
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.
How fast cars are being fixed
70%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 2 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 30, 2015 to October 24, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.