Heartland Cyclone 2007
Model Cyclone made in 2007 by Heartland got 2 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to tires and trailer hitches. There was one recall concerning equipment .
Model 2007
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V077000 | HEARTLAND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, LLC | V (Vehicle) | 1951 | 04/12/2010 | MFR | HEARTLAND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, LLC | 03/03/2010 | 03/03/2010 | 567 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V380000 | HEARTLAND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, LLC | from 05/17/2004 to 01/15/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 6002 | 09/11/2008 | ODI | HEARTLAND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, LLC | 08/01/2008 | 08/04/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Heartland rv is recalling 6,002 my 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 Summary | If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or heartland rv at 1-574-262-8030. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIRES | |||
| 04/03/2010 | 3500 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 heartland cyclone. the contact stated they received a recall notice stating that the axle | |||
| TRAILER HITCHES | |||
| 03/09/2009 | |||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 heartland cyclone. the contact received a recall notice regarding the label. recall number 10v077000. the contact spoke with the manufacturer who advised they would send a sticker to replace the incorrect one. the contact purchased a 5,200 pound axle for the recreational vehicle. the contact feels the manufacturer should replace the axle as well as the sticker. the contact feels this is a safety hazard. the vehicle is a recreational vehicle and does not have failure or current miles. aa | |||