2018 Heartland Sundance XLT TT Recall: Axles on these vehicles were installed backwards, possibly reducing the…
NHTSA campaign 17V564000 · Suspension · filed Sep 13, 2017 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2018 Sundance XLT TT recreational trailers, models ID221RB, ID241BH, ID273RL, ID281DB, ID283RB and ID291QB. The axles on these vehicles were installed backwards, possibly reducing the braking ability or causing the brakes to temporarily lock up.
The risk
Improper brake function can increase the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Heartland has notified owners, and dealers will correct the axle installation, free of charge. The recall began on September 20, 2017. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-574-206-7920 or by email at [email protected]. Heartland's number for this recall is 99.01.35.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Heartland | Sundance XLT TT | 2018 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 17V564000 (manufacturer number 99.01.35). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.