NHTSA Campaign Id 10V607000; Date: Dec. 1, 2010
There could be a potential wheel failure and wheel loss increasing the risk of a crash, or personal injury.
Recalled Vehicles:2011 Heartland Caliber; 2011 Heartland Elk Ridge; 2011 Heartland Focus; 2011 Heartland MPG; 2011 Heartland North Country; 2011 Heartland North Trail; 2011 Heartland Sundance; 2011 Heartland Trail Runner
Component: Wheel
Manufactured by: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, Llc
Affected Units:: 527
Recall Summary:Heartland is recalling certain model year 2011 travel trailers equipped with 15"x6" white spoke or modular design steel wheels with a six hole bolt pattern. Some of the wheels may have inadequate weld penetration between the outer ring and the center plate due to improper plate alignment.
How to Fix:Heartland will replace the wheels free of charge. The safety recall began on December 15, 2010. Owners may contact heartland at 877-262-8032.
Recall Notes:Heartland safety recall no. 99-01-06. 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: Dec 15, 2010
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