2007–2009 Heartland Cyclone recall: equipment
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V077000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 99-01-01
- Manufacturer
- HEARTLAND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 1,951
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Owner phone
- 1-877-262-8032
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Apr 12, 2010
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- 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 http://www.safercar.gov .