Recall 10V607 covers 527 2011 Heartland travel trailers with steel wheels that can fail or detach. Wheel replacement is free at a franchised Heartland dealer.
Heartland is recalling 527 2011 travel trailers, including North Country and Trail Runner models, because certain 15-inch steel wheels have inadequate weld penetration between the outer ring and center plate. Wheel failure or wheel loss increases crash and injury risk, and the Heartland dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The wheel on these 2011 Heartland travel trailers supports the tire and carries trailer weight through the axle hub. The affected trailers use 15-by-6-inch white spoke or modular steel wheels with a six-hole bolt pattern. Each wheel has an outer ring, where the tire seats, and a center plate, where the wheel bolts to the hub.
On affected North Country, Trail Runner, North Trail, Mpg, Sundance, Focus, Elk Ridge, and Caliber trailers, the weld between the outer ring and the center plate was not deep enough. The filing ties the weak weld to improper plate alignment during manufacturing. That leaves the wheel with less strength at the joint that connects the tire-carrying rim to the bolted center section.
There is no warning sign before failure. Do not rely on a sound, vibration, or visible change to confirm the problem before arranging the recall repair.
Who's affected?
Covers eight Heartland trailer lines from the 2011 model year, all tied to wheel hardware.
| 2011 Heartland North Country | wheel hardware |
|---|---|
| 2011 Heartland Trail Runner | wheel hardware |
| 2011 Heartland North Trail | wheel hardware |
| 2011 Heartland Mpg | wheel hardware |
| 2011 Heartland Sundance | wheel hardware |
| 2011 Heartland Focus | wheel hardware |
| 2011 Heartland Elk Ridge | wheel hardware |
| 2011 Heartland Caliber | wheel hardware |
| Units affected | 527 |
A matching Heartland trailer line does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
Wheel failure or wheel loss increases the risk of a crash or personal injury. Schedule the wheel replacement soon, and avoid unnecessary driving until the repair is complete. Repair will be free at any franchised Heartland dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2011 Heartland North Country, Trail Runner, North Trail, Mpg, Sundance, Focus, Elk Ridge, or Caliber trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact Heartland customer service at 877-262-8032 to confirm the current repair path before scheduling service.
- Ask about the free wheel replacement that fixes steel wheels with inadequate weld penetration between the outer ring and center plate.
- Bring the recall notice if Heartland mailed one. If not, reference recall number 10V607 when you call.
- Avoid towing the trailer until Heartland confirms the wheels have been replaced.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Heartland technician replaces the affected white spoke or modular steel wheels covered by recall 10V607. The issue is in the wheel construction, where inadequate weld penetration between the outer ring and center plate led to the recall. The listed remedy is wheel replacement at no charge. Once the dealer repair is available for your VIN, parts and labor are covered under the recall.
Timeline
| December 1, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 15, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V607?
Recall 10V607 covers 527 2011 Heartland travel trailers with 15"x6" white spoke or modular steel wheels. Inadequate weld penetration between the outer ring and center plate can lead to wheel failure or wheel loss. Heartland will replace the wheels for free.
What should I do if my 2011 Heartland North Country, Trail Runner, North Trail, Mpg, Sundance, Focus, Elk Ridge, or Caliber is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific travel trailer is included in recall 10V607. If it is, contact a Heartland dealer or Heartland at 877-262-8032 to arrange the wheel replacement. Reference recall number 10V607 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Heartland will replace the affected wheels free of charge. The safety recall began on December 15, 2010.
What is the safety risk in recall 10V607?
The safety risk is wheel failure or wheel loss. Heartland reported inadequate weld penetration between the wheel outer ring and center plate, which increases the risk of a crash or personal injury. Confirm your VIN, then arrange the free wheel replacement if your trailer is included.
What if I bought this Heartland travel trailer used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. If you never received a Heartland notice, check your VIN to confirm whether your specific travel trailer is included, then call a Heartland dealer with recall number 10V607.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V607000 |
|---|---|
| Heartland customer service | 877-262-8032 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V607 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V607000 |
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 →