NHTSA Recall 10V077000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V077000; Date: Mar. 3, 2010
A vehicle with the axles loaded beyond the specified weight rating may result in axle failure leading to poor vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Heartland Cyclone; 2008 Heartland Cyclone; 2009 Heartland Cyclone
Component: Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured by: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, Llc
Affected Units:: 1,951
Recall Summary:
Heartland is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 cyclone fifth wheel trailers for failing to comply with the requirements of part 567, 'certification. ' it has been determined that these vehicles were manufactured with incorrect axle information printed on the federal certification label. The actual axle rating (gawr) is 5,080lbs and is listed as 5,200lbs on the label.
How to Fix:
The federal certification label will be replaced free of charge with one that has the correct gawr listed for each axle. The recall began on April 12, 2010. Owner may contact heartland at 1-877-262-8032.
Recall Notes:
Heartland's recall no. 99-01-01. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 12, 2010
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