PLYMOUTH SUNDANCE 2013: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

Make : PLYMOUTH Model : SUNDANCE Year : 2013
Build Dates : 2012-09-13 - 2013-02-26
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 13V186000
Date Owner's Notified: 2013-05-20 Date Received by ODI: 2013-05-09 Date Added to Database: 2013-05-09
Manufacturers Involved: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 99-01-12
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 55
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.
Remedy:
      Heartland will notify owners and the trailers will be returned to the factory where axles will be moved rearward, free of charge. The recall began on May 20, 2013. Owners may contact Heartland Recreational Trailers' Warranty/Service Department by email at "parts"heartlandrvs.com," or by phone at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's recall campaign number is 99-01-12.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Notes:
      Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.