Sunday, October 08, 2006
RECALL
ake / Models : Model/Build Years:
HEARTLAND / BIGHORN 2007
Manufacturer : HEARTLAND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, LLC
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V370000 Mfg's Report Date : SEP 25, 2006
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 51
Summary:
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS, THE HUB WELD IS INSUFFICIENT TO HOLD THE SPINDLE TO THE AXLE TUBE.
Consequence:
SPINDLE SEPARATION FROM THE AXLE TUBE CAN OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
HEARTLAND IS WORKING WITH LIPPERT TO REPLACE THE AXLES ON THE AFFECTED TRAILERS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HEARTLAND AT 1-574-262-5992.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS 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.
HEARTLAND / BIGHORN 2007
Manufacturer : HEARTLAND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, LLC
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V370000 Mfg's Report Date : SEP 25, 2006
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 51
Summary:
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS, THE HUB WELD IS INSUFFICIENT TO HOLD THE SPINDLE TO THE AXLE TUBE.
Consequence:
SPINDLE SEPARATION FROM THE AXLE TUBE CAN OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
HEARTLAND IS WORKING WITH LIPPERT TO REPLACE THE AXLES ON THE AFFECTED TRAILERS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HEARTLAND AT 1-574-262-5992.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS 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.
