Heartland Recreational Vehicles, Llc | NHTSA Recall #10V461000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V461000 by Heartland Recreational Vehicles, Llc. Includes 48 affected units, AXLE ASSEMBLY/WHEEL END SEPARATION, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Heartland is recalling certain model year 2011 fifth wheel trailers equipped with dexter axles. on some axles, cracks could appear in the spindle weld.

Corrective Action

Heartland is working with dexter axle and will inspect the axle serial number and replace it if it falls within the serial number range. replacement of the axle will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on october 20, 2010. owners may contact heartland warranty service department at 1-877-262-8032 or dexter axle at 1-800-400-2164.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10V461000
Manufacturer: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, Llc
Report Received Date: 2010-10-08T00:00:00
Subject: Axle assembly/wheel end separation
Component: Power Train
Potentially Affected Units: 48

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 99-01-03
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Heartland is recalling certain model year 2011 fifth wheel trailers equipped with dexter axles. on some axles, cracks could appear in the spindle weld.
Consequence Summary: These cracks can propagate and cause the spindle to detach from the axle tube, resulting in the separation of the wheel end from the vehicle, creating a road hazard that increases the risk of a crash to other vehicles, and compromises the driver's control of the vehicle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action: Heartland is working with dexter axle and will inspect the axle serial number and replace it if it falls within the serial number range. replacement of the axle will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on october 20, 2010. owners may contact heartland warranty service department at 1-877-262-8032 or dexter axle at 1-800-400-2164.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-e75t~arph-k6yw
NHTSA ID: 10V461000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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