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Heartland U-bolt that secures the spare tire may break, and cause the spare tire to detach during travel.

NHTSA campaign 20V-275 · Reported May 14, 2020 · 392 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Heartland Trail Runner
VEHICLES AFFECTED
392
REMEDY
Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the spare tire mounting U-bolts, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC reported a problem with the mechanical carrier/rack. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The U-bolt that secures the spare tire may break, and cause the spare tire to detach during travel.

WHY IT MATTERS

If both U-bolts break, the carrier and spare tire can detach from the unit, resulting in an increased risk of injury and increase the risk of a crash.

WHAT TO DO

Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the spare tire mounting U-bolts, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 20V-275.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2020Heartland Trail Runner

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

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