The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·10V461000·Announced 2010-10-08

Heartland Recalls 2011 Fifth Wheel Trailers Due to Axle Spindle Cracks

Heartland is recalling 2011 fifth wheel trailers because cracks in the axle spindle weld could cause the wheel to detach, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where the axle spindle can detach, causing wheel separation and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Plain-English summary

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC is recalling certain model year 2011 fifth wheel trailers, including the Cyclone, Landmark, Big Horn, Road Warrior, and Big Country models. The recall involves trailers equipped with Dexter axles where cracks could appear in the spindle weld.

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. This creates a road hazard that increases the risk of a crash to other vehicles and compromises the driver's control of the vehicle.

Heartland is working with Dexter Axle to inspect the axle serial number and replace it if it falls within the affected range. The replacement 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.

The recalled product

Product
HEARTLAND CYCLONE, LANDMARK, BIG HORN, ROAD WARRIOR
Brand
HEARTLAND
Manufacturer
HEARTLAND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Fifth Wheel Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
48

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (5)

  • CYCLONE
  • LANDMARK
  • BIG HORN
  • ROAD WARRIOR
  • BIG COUNTRY

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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