Heartland Sundance 2011
Model Sundance made in 2011 by Heartland got 9 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and service brakes, hydraulic. There was one recall concerning wheels .
Model 2011
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHEELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V607000 | HEARTLAND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, LLC | from 10/15/2010 to 10/15/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 527 | 12/15/2010 | MFR | HEARTLAND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, LLC | 12/01/2010 | 12/07/2010 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Heartland is recalling certain model year 2011 travel trailers equipped with 15x6 white spoke or modular design steel wheels with a six hole bolt pattern. some of the wheels may have inadequate weld penetration between the outer ring and the center plate due to improper plate alignment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | There could be a potential wheel failure and wheel loss increasing the risk of a crash, or personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Heartland will replace the wheels free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during december 2010. owners may contact heartland at 877-262-8032. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Heartland safety recall no. 99-01-06.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 date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 07/02/2010 | |||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2011 heartland sundance 5th wheel. the contact stated that the furnace and air conditioner failed to operate when activated due to a short circuit. the same failure occurred eight different times and the vehicle was repaired each time by an authorized dealer. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. there was no mileage. sm. | |||
| 07/02/2010 | |||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2011 heartland sundance 5th wheel. the contact stated the furnace and air conditioner failed to operate when activated due to a short circuit. the similar malfunction occurred eight different times and the vehicle was repaired each time by an authorized dealer. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. there was no mileage. js | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 10/05/2011 | 4500 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet silverado 2500, which was hitched to a 2011 heartland sundance fifth wheel trailer. the contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, a driver of another vehicle alerted the contact that smoke was erupting from the brakes. the contact maneuvered the vehicle to the shoulder and noticed that the breakeaway switch unintendedly activated and the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who stated that the brake shoes, brake magnets and wiring were burnt. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 4,500. | |||
| 10/05/2011 | 4500 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet silverado 2500, which was hitched to a 2011 heartland sundance fifth wheel trailer. the contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, a driver of another vehicle alerted the contact that smoke was erupting from the brakes. the contact maneuvered the vehicle to the shoulder and noticed that the breakeaway switch unintendedly activated and the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who stated that the brake shoes, brake magnets and wiring were burnt. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 4,500. sm. | |||
| 10/05/2011 | 4500 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet silverado 2500 which was hitched to a 2011 heartland sundance fifth wheel trailer. while driving approximately 60 mph, a by passer in a vehicle alerted the contact smoke was erupting from the brakes. the contact maneuvered to the side of the road to inspect the vehicle and noticed that the breakeaway switch unintendedly activated and the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated the brake shoes, brake magnets and wiring were burnt. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 4,500. js | |||