Insufficient grease on bearings may cause failure
Defect Summary
Heartland recreational vehicles, llc (heartland) is recalling certain 2019 heartland pioneer and prowler recreational trailers, built on d28h, d35, d40 or d44 trailer axles. the inner hub bearings may not have been sufficiently greased, which can cause the bearings to overheat and fail.
Safety Consequence
If the bearings overheat, the hub may fail, affecting handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the hubs and bearings, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began december 7, 2018. owners may contact heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. heartland's number for this recall is 99.01.42.
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Other recalls from Heartland Recreational Vehicles, Llc or involving Suspension.
FAQ: Recall 18V819000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 18V819000?
NHTSA recall 18V819000 was issued by Heartland Recreational Vehicles, Llc on November 20, 2018. It addresses: Insufficient grease on bearings may cause failure. The recall affects approximately 53 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 18V819000 or the manufacturer campaign number 99.01.42. 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.