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SevereNHTSA·13V186000·Announced 2013-05-09

Heartland Recalls 2013-2014 Sundance Travel Trailers Due to Axle Placement

Heartland is recalling 2013-2014 Sundance travel trailers because axles are mounted too far forward, which may cause improper balance and trailer sway.

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 (axle placement) that may lead to uncontrollable trailer sway, increasing the risk of a crash, property damage, and personal injury, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury/property-damage reports.

Plain-English summary

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Sundance travel trailers, model 322RES, manufactured between September 13, 2012, and April 30, 2013. The recall involves 55 units where the axles are mounted too far forward on the frame.

This defect may cause improper trailer balance while towing. Improper balance can lead to uncontrollable trailer sway, which increases the risk of a crash, property damage, and/or personal injury.

Heartland will notify owners, and the trailers will be returned to the factory where the axles will be moved rearward free of charge. The recall began on May 20, 2013. Owners may contact Heartland Recreational Trailers' Warranty/Service Department by email at [email protected] or by phone at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's recall campaign number is 99-01-12.

The recalled product

Product
HEARTLAND SUNDANCE
Brand
HEARTLAND
Manufacturer
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Travel Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
55

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 (1)

  • SUNDANCE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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