Recall 10V077 affects 1,951 2007-2009 Heartland Cyclone fifth-wheel trailers with incorrect axle-rating labels. Label replacement is free at any franchised Heartland dealer.
Heartland is recalling 1,951 2007-2009 Cyclone fifth wheel trailers because the federal certification label lists the axle rating as 5,200 lbs instead of the actual 5,080 lbs. Loading the axles past the true rating can lead to axle failure, poor handling, and higher crash risk; the Heartland dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The federal certification label on a 2007-2009 Heartland Cyclone is the weight and compliance label for the trailer. It tells an owner or service shop the gross axle weight rating, or GAWR, which is the maximum weight an axle is rated to carry. That number matters when loading cargo, water, gear, and anything carried in the trailer.
On affected Cyclone fifth wheel trailers, the label gives the wrong axle rating. The actual axle rating is 5,080 lbs, but the label lists it as 5,200 lbs. That makes the trailer appear to have more axle capacity than it really has. If an owner loads the trailer by the printed label, the axle can be loaded beyond its actual rating.
There is no warning sign before failure. The problem is the label information itself, so the owner notice and corrected label are the practical way to catch it.
Who's affected?
The affected Cyclone years are split across 2007, 2008, and 2009, with the same vehicle-label component in each year.
| 2007 Heartland Cyclone | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| 2009 Heartland Cyclone | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2008 Heartland Cyclone | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| Units affected | 1,951 |
A matching year and model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
Loading the axles beyond their correct weight rating can lead to axle failure, poor handling, and a higher crash risk. Keep cargo within the listed limits and schedule the label replacement so the trailer shows the correct rating for each axle. Repair will be free at any franchised Heartland dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2007-2009 Heartland Cyclone is included in this recall.
- Check your Heartland owner notice or trailer records for the free federal certification label replacement that corrects the axle weight rating printed on the trailer.
- Call Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032 with questions, and reference recall number 10V077 when you call.
- Avoid loading the trailer by the incorrect axle rating until the corrected label is installed.
What happens at the repair
Heartland's remedy is to replace the federal certification label with one that lists the correct GAWR for each axle. The recall record says Heartland began this campaign on April 12, 2010. If your Cyclone still needs the label correction, a Heartland service contact or authorized dealer will handle the replacement free of charge once the repair path is available for your trailer. The work is a label replacement, not a mechanical axle replacement.
Timeline
| March 3, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 12, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V077?
Recall 10V077 covers 1,951 2007-2009 Heartland Cyclone fifth wheel trailers with incorrect axle information on the federal certification label. The label lists each axle at 5,200 lbs, but the actual GAWR is 5,080 lbs. Heartland will replace the label for free.
What should I do if my 2007-2009 Heartland Cyclone is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 10V077. If it is, contact Heartland at 1-877-262-8032 or a franchised Heartland dealer and ask for the corrected federal certification label. Do not load the trailer above the correct 5,080 lb axle rating.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to correct the defect at no cost, and Heartland will replace the federal certification label free of charge with one that lists the correct 5,080 lb GAWR for each axle.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is axle overload from the incorrect label. If the trailer is loaded beyond the actual axle rating, the axle can fail, which can cause poor vehicle handling and increase crash risk. Use the corrected 5,080 lb axle rating when loading the trailer.
When did Heartland begin this recall repair?
Heartland began the recall repair on April 12, 2010. Owners with an included 2007-2009 Cyclone trailer can contact Heartland at 1-877-262-8032 or a franchised Heartland dealer to request the corrected certification label.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V077000 |
|---|---|
| Heartland customer service | 1-877-262-8032 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V077 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V077000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →