CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
- 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.
- Risk
- If the bearings overheat, the hub may fail, affecting handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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
Some 2019 Heartland Pioneer and Prowler trailers may have had their inner hub bearings insufficiently greased at the factory. Without enough grease, the bearings can overheat and fail.
If a bearing overheats, the hub can fail. That affects how the trailer handles and raises the risk of a crash. Owners should take this seriously and not delay getting the trailer checked.
Heartland Recreational Vehicles is notifying owners, and authorized dealers will inspect and repair the hubs and bearings as needed at no cost to you. To check whether your trailer is included, contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032, quoting recall number 99.01.42. You can also check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Heartland Pioneer | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Heartland Prowler | 2019 |