The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·10V607000·Announced 2010-12-01

Heartland Recalls 2011 Travel Trailers Due to Wheel Weld Defect

Heartland is recalling 527 model year 2011 travel trailers because steel wheels may have inadequate weld penetration, posing a risk of wheel failure and crash.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (wheel weld failure) that explicitly increases the risk of a crash or personal injury, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC is recalling 527 model year 2011 travel trailers, including the Elk Ridge, Caliber, North Country, and Trail Runner models. The recall involves specific 15-inch by 6-inch white spoke or modular design steel wheels with a six-hole bolt pattern.

The defect is caused by improper plate alignment, which may result in inadequate weld penetration between the outer ring and the center plate of the wheels. This condition could lead to potential wheel failure and wheel loss, increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.

The safety recall began on December 15, 2010. Heartland will replace the affected wheels free of charge. Owners may contact Heartland at 877-262-8032 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HEARTLAND ELK RIDGE, CALIBER, NORTH COUNTRY, TRAIL RUNNER
Brand
HEARTLAND
Manufacturer
HEARTLAND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Travel Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
527

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 (8)

  • ELK RIDGE
  • CALIBER
  • NORTH COUNTRY
  • TRAIL RUNNER
  • NORTH TRAIL
  • MPG
  • SUNDANCE
  • FOCUS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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