The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·17V564000·Announced 2017-09-13

Heartland Recalls 2018 Sundance XLT TT Trailers Due to Axle Defect

Heartland is recalling 2018 Sundance XLT TT recreational trailers because rear axles were installed backwards, which may reduce braking ability or cause brakes to lock up.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (axles installed backwards) that affects braking ability and increases crash risk, but the source text does not report any injuries or fatalities.

Plain-English summary

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC is recalling certain 2018 Sundance XLT TT recreational trailers, including models ID221RB, ID241BH, ID273RL, ID281DB, ID283RB, and ID291QB. The recall affects 134 vehicles.

The defect involves rear axles that were installed backwards. This installation error may reduce the braking ability of the trailer or cause the brakes to temporarily lock up. Improper brake function can increase the risk of a crash.

Heartland has notified owners, and dealers will correct the axle installation free of charge. The recall began on September 20, 2017. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-574-206-7920 or by email at [email protected]. Heartland's number for this recall is 99.01.35. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
HEARTLAND SUNDANCE XLT TT
Brand
HEARTLAND
Manufacturer
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
134

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 XLT TT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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