2011 Heartland Big Country, Heartland Bighorn and others recall: axle assembly
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC reported this safety recall on October 8, 2010. It covers about 48 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 48
- reported
- Oct 8, 2010
- owners notified
- Oct 20, 2010
- related complaints
- 1
Power train: axle assembly
- What is wrong
- Heartland is recalling certain model year 2011 fifth wheel trailers equipped with dexter axles. On some axles, cracks could appear in the spindle weld.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 number 10V461000
Affected vehicles
- Heartland Big Country 2011 2011
- Heartland Bighorn 2011 2011
- Heartland Cyclone 2011 2011
- Heartland Landmark 2011 2011
- Heartland Road Warrior 2011 2011
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about transmission problems.
2011 Heartland Big Country2011 Heartland Bighorn2011 Heartland Cyclone2011 Heartland Landmark2011 Heartland Road Warrior
Questions about recall 10V461000
Is there a recall on the 2011 Heartland Big Country, Heartland Bighorn and others axle assembly?
Yes. Recall 10V461000, reported on October 8, 2010, covers about 48 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 10V461000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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