The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The 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.
Contacts
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 <a href=http://www.Safercar.Gov>http://www.Safercar.Gov</a> .
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Heartland dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 10V077000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.