Incorrect axle placement
Defect Summary
Heartland recreational vehicles, llc (heartland) is recalling certain model year 2015 heartland big country 3800fl vehicles manufactured october 22, 2014, to december 16, 2014 and 2015 heartland big country 3900flp vehicles manufactured september 23, 2014, to january 12, 2015, 2015 heartland big horn 3750fl vehicles manufactured september 3, 2014, to january 14, 2015, and landmark 365 charleston vehicles manufactured on december 24, 2014. in the affected recreational vehicles, the axles may be placed too far forward on the frame resulting in improper weight distribution across the axles.
Safety Consequence
Improper weight distribution across the axles may result in poor handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will move the axles rearward to help with weight distribution on the big horn, and 3800 fl big country, and will add a ballast to the pin box to improve handling the 3900 flp big country, free of charge. The recall began february 16, 2015. Owners may contact heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99-01-19.
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FAQ: Recall 15V049000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V049000?
NHTSA recall 15V049000 was issued by Heartland Recreational Vehicles, Llc on January 30, 2015. It addresses: Incorrect axle placement. The recall affects approximately 131 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Heartland Recreational Vehicles, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V049000 or the manufacturer campaign number 99-01-19. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.