SUMMARY:

Heartland Recreational Trailers, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2014 Sundance 2880RLT travel trailers manufactured November 20, 2013, through January 31, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the Federal Certification label incorrectly states that the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) is 16,500 pounds instead of the correct GVWR of 13,500 pounds. As such, the vehicle does not conform to Part 567, "Certification."

CONSEQUENCE:

As a result, the trailer may be loaded beyond the specified weight rating which may cause a tire or suspension failure leading to poor vehicle handling and an increased risk of a crash.

Sundance Travel Trailers Recalled Axle - Frame Balance Danger

Report Receipt Date: MAY 09, 2013 
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V186000 
Component(s): SUSPENSION 
Potential Number of Units Affected: 55
Manufacturer: Heartland Recreational Vehicles

SUMMARY:

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.

CONSEQUENCE:

Improper trailer balance may lead to uncontrollable trailer sway, increasing the risk of a crash, property damage, and/or personal injury.

2007 - 2008 HEARTLAND BIG COUNTRY
2007 - 2008 HEARTLAND BIGHORN
2005 - 2008 HEARTLAND CYCLONE
2007 - 2008 HEARTLAND LANDMARK
2005 - 2008 HEARTLAND RAZOR
2007 - 2008 HEARTLAND SUNDANCE
2006 - 2008 HEARTLAND TRAIL RUNNER
Manufacturer : HEARTLAND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, LLC
Mfr's Report Date : JUL 30, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V380000
EQ08010 NHTSA Action Number: EQ08010
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 6002
Summary: HEARTLAND RV IS RECALLING 6,002 Model Year 2005 - 2008 BIG COUNTRY, LANDMARK, BIG HORN, CYCLONE, RAZOR, SUNDANCE, AND TRAIL RUNNER FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION. THE REFRIGERATOR MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.
Consequence: IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: HEARTLAND RV IS WORKING WITH DOMETIC TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 08E032). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE.