Heartland Cyclone 2011

Model Cyclone made in 2011 by Heartland got 15 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to structure and tires. There was one recall concerning power train .

Model 2011

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
10V461000HEARTLAND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, LLCfrom 08/18/2010 to 09/03/2010V (Vehicle)48MFRHEARTLAND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, LLC10/08/201010/08/2010
Defect SummaryHeartland is recalling certain model year 2011 fifth wheel trailers equipped with dexter axles. on some axles, cracks could appear in the spindle weld.
Consequence SummaryThese 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 vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryHeartland 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 is expected to begin during november 2010. owners may contact heartland warranty service department at 877-262-8032 or dexter axle at 1-800-2164.
NotesHeartland safety recall no. 99-01-03.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 .

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
STRUCTURE - BODY
08/26/20123000
 Blowout power king tow max st 235/80r/16 trailer tire no over loading of trailer 80 lbs of air in tire as required by manufacture speed at 60 mph or less tire was good at fuel stop and safety inspection 2 hours previous. resulting blowout caused damage to fender and skirting on trailer dot: 83b5gpb date: 3611 trailer is a 2012 heartland cyclone. i used 2011 as 2012 is not an option.
TIRES
07/20/201216771
 While traveling north from san antonio, tx to lancaster, pa with our 2011 heartland cyclone 3950 we had a severe blowout on the door side of the fifth wheel(passenger side of truck). this blowout caused significant damage to the rear side of the cyclone. this fifth wheel only had 200 miles of travel time prior to leaving san antonio. this incident occurred on july 20, 2012 about 16 miles from emporia, va. the tires were the original tires that were mounted on the fifth wheel at purchase time. we were delayed for at least 5 days in emporia and had to have a mobile repairman come out to remove some of the sheet metal so that we could continue on our trip north. we also had all six tires replaced because of our untrust of the power king towmaster tires. during our trip north we stopped every 4 hours and at that time i checked the air pressure. the tires were inflated to 80 psi since this is a very heavy fifth wheel (18,000 lbs gvwr). these tires should not be used on any type of fifth wheel. they are dangerous and thank goodness no one was injured. there was no debris that was run over and it was a moderate temperature that day (85 degrees). *tr
07/20/20121677
 While travelling north from san antonio, tx to lancaster, pa with our 2011 heartland cyclone 3950 we had a severe blowout on the door side of the fifth wheel(passenger side of truck). this blowout caused significant damage to the rear side of the cyclone. this fifth wheel only had 200 miles of travel time prior to leaving san antonio. this incident occurred on july 20, 2012 about 16 miles from emporia, va. the tires were the original tires that were mounted on the fifth wheel at purchase time. we were delayed for at least 5 days in emporia and had to have a mobile repairman come out to remove some of the sheet metal so that we could continue on our trip north. we also had all six tires replaced because of our untrust of the power king towmaster tires. during our trip north we stopped every 4 hours and at that time i checked the air pressure. the tires were inflated to 80 psi since this is a very heavy fifth wheel (18,000 lbs gvwr). these tires should not be used on any type of fifth wheel. they are dangerous and thank goodness no one was injured. there was no debris that was run over and it was a moderate temperature that day (85 degrees).
09/29/201265321
 6000 miles of normal trailer towing. no impact or other unusual activity. during parking of trailer, found tire with belt deformation and related abnormal wear (flat spot). tire was out of round. tire required replacement, replaced all 6 tires due to possible/visible similar failure. *tr
09/29/20126532
 6000 miles of normal trailer towing. no impact or other unusual activity. during parking of trailer, found tire with belt deformation and related abnormal wear (flat spot). tire was out of round. tire required replacement, replaced all 6 tires due to possible/visible similar failure.
WHEELS
08/26/20123000
 Blowout power king tow max st 235/80r/16 trailer tire no over loading of trailer 80 lbs of air in tire as required by manufacture speed at 60 mph or less tire was good at fuel stop and safety inspection 2 hours previous. resulting blowout caused damage to fender and skirting on trailer dot: 83b5gpb date: 3611 trailer is a 2012 heartland cyclone. i used 2011 as 2012 is not an option.