NHTSA recall 10V461000
Power Train · Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
Details
What's wrong: Affects vehicles equipped with dexter axles. On some axles, cracks could appear in the spindle weld.
Why it matters: 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…
The fix: 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.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2011 Heartland Big Country
- 2011 Heartland Bighorn
- 2011 Heartland Cyclone
- 2011 Heartland Landmark
- 2011 Heartland Road Warrior
- Heartland Big Country
- Heartland Landmark
- Heartland Road Warrior
All model years NHTSA lists
2011 Heartland Big Country, 2011 Heartland Big Horn, 2011 Heartland Cyclone, 2011 Heartland Landmark, 2011 Heartland Road Warrior.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 10V461000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.