CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2019 Heartland Mallard, Pioneer, Sundance XLT, Wilderness, North Trail, Prowler and Trail Runner travel trailers. The axles may be missing inner bearing races on the hubs, which can cause the bearing to burnout or cause the hub to overheat.
- Risk
- The missing bearing race may cause premature hub bearing failure, possibly resulting in a separation of the hub from the axle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective hubs with new hubs or replace the axles, free of charge. The recall began October 9, 2018. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99.01.40.
- Notes
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2019 travel trailers may have axles missing inner bearing races on the hubs. Without that race, the wheel bearing can burn out or the hub can overheat, leading to premature bearing failure.
If the bearing fails, the hub could separate from the axle, which raises the risk of a crash. Owners should stop using the trailer and have it inspected if they notice unusual heat, noise, or wobble at the wheel.
The repair is free. Dealers will replace the defective hubs with new hubs or replace the axles. Contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032 and reference recall number 99.01.40, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Heartland Mallard | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Heartland North Trail | 2019 |
| Heartland Pioneer | 2019 |
| Heartland Prowler | 2019 |
| Heartland Sundance XLT TT | 2019 |
| Heartland Trail Runner | 2019 |
| Heartland Wilderness | 2019 |