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Heartland Recreational Vehicles - Axle assembly wheel end separation
Official notice
8 Oct 2010
Last checked
8 Oct 2010
An official NHTSA notice concerns Heartland Recreational Vehicles - Axle assembly wheel end separation. These cracks can propagate and cause the spindle to detach from the axle tube, resulting in the separation of the wheel end from the vehicle, creating a road hazard that increases the risk of a crash to other vehicles, and compromises the driver's control of the vehicle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Published 2010-10-08.
What to do now
Heartland is working with dexter axle and will inspect the axle serial number and replace it if it falls within the serial number range. Replacement of the axle will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 20, 2010. Owners may contact heartland warranty service department at 1-877-262-8032 or dexter axle at 1-800-400-2164.
Units affected
48
Recall number
99-01-03
Official notice
2010-10-08
The hazard
The hazard
These cracks can propagate and cause the spindle to detach from the axle tube, resulting in the separation of the wheel end from the vehicle, creating a road hazard that increases the risk of a crash to other vehicles, and compromises the driver's control of the vehicle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
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Brand: Heartland Recreational Vehicles. Contact: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC.
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