NHTSA Recall 13V186000
Filed by Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC. Component: Suspension. Reported 2013-05-09. An estimated 55 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Heartland Recreational Vehicles (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Sundance travel trailers, model 322RES, manufactured September 13, 2012, through April 30, 2013. The axles are mounted too far forward on the frame which may cause improper trailer balance while towing.
Risk
Improper trailer balance may lead to uncontrollable trailer sway, increasing the risk of a crash, property damage, and/or personal injury.
What the manufacturer will do
Heartland will notify owners and the trailers will be returned to the factory where 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 "parts@heartlandrvs.com," or by phone at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's recall campaign number is 99-01-12.
Manufacturer campaign number: 99-01-12
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.