Axle: non-powered axle assemblyRecall 18V-819 · Heartland vehicles
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC recall 18V-819 covers 53 Heartland vehicles for a axle: non-powered axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on November 20, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q1) shows 57% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V819000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2019 Heartland Pioneer and Prowler recreational trailers, built on D28H, D35, D40 or D44 trailer axles. The inner hub bearings may not have been sufficiently greased, which can cause the bearings to overheat and fail.
The risk
If the bearings overheat, the hub may fail, affecting handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the hubs and bearings, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 7, 2018. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99.01.42.
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
57%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 20, 2018 to September 27, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.