Axle: non-powered axle assemblyRecall 17V-564 · 2018 Heartland Sundance XLT TT
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC recall 17V-564 covers 134 2018 Heartland Sundance XLT TT for a axle: non-powered axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on September 13, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q4) shows 66% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V564000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
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. Heartland's number for this recall is 99.01.35.
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
66%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 5, 2017 to July 17, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.