Recall
Heartland Bighorn — 06V370000
NHTSA ID
06V370000
Make
Heartland
Model
Bighorn
Years Affected
2007
Recall Date
2006-09-28
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
Units Affected
51
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
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.