Recall 17V091 covers 3 2017 Heartland Sundance recreational trailers with missing GVWR label information. Heartland provides the replacement certification label free.
Heartland is recalling 3 2017 Sundance recreational trailers because the Federal Certification label lacks the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating information needed to show the trailer's weight limit. Without that limit, an owner can overload the trailer and increase crash risk; Heartland dealers will install the corrected label free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The Federal Certification label on a 2017 Heartland Sundance trailer is the safety label that identifies key build information for that specific trailer. One of its jobs is to show the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, or GVWR, which is the maximum loaded weight the trailer is rated to carry. Owners and service staff use that rating when checking loading limits and confirming the trailer's certified weight information.
On affected Sundance trailers, the GVWR space on the label was left blank. Heartland traced the problem to missing information in its computer system during label creation, so the printed label did not include the required weight rating. The defect is the incomplete certification label itself, not a failed axle, frame, brake, or hitch part.
There is no warning sign before failure. The issue is visible only by inspecting the Federal Certification label and seeing that the GVWR is missing.
Who's affected?
| 2017 Heartland Sundance | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 3 |
Not every 2017 Heartland Sundance trailer is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
Without the GVWR on the certification label, an operator lacks the trailer's weight limit and has less information needed to avoid overloading. Overloading increases the risk of a crash. Check the label before loading the trailer, and schedule the label replacement soon. Repair is free at any franchised Heartland dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2017 Heartland Sundance is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Heartland dealer to get the free replacement certification label that lists the trailer's GVWR weight limit.
- Bring the recall notice if Heartland mailed one. If not, reference recall number 17V091 when you call.
- Use the trailer's rated weight limit from your owner materials until the replacement label is installed; do not overload the trailer.
What happens at the repair
Heartland provides a replacement federal certification label for the 2017 Sundance, free of charge. The replacement label lists the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating information that was missing from the original label. A Heartland technician or service representative can help confirm the correct label placement and update the trailer record. If you already paid for a replacement certification label or related compliance work, contact Heartland customer service and keep any invoices or paperwork for the manufacturer's standard reimbursement plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| February 10, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 1, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V091?
Recall 17V091 covers 3 2017 Heartland Sundance recreational trailers with a Federal Certification label missing the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. Without that weight limit on the label, an operator can overload the trailer, increasing crash risk. Heartland provides a replacement certification label for free.
What should I do if my 2017 Heartland Sundance is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 17V091. If it is, contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032 and ask for the free replacement certification label. Reference recall 17V091 and Heartland recall number 99.01.32 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to correct recall defects at no cost. Heartland provides the replacement certification label free of charge for included 2017 Sundance trailers.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is overloading the trailer without realizing it. If the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating is missing from the certification label, the operator lacks the trailer's weight limit, and overloading increases crash risk.
What if I bought my Heartland Sundance used?
The free replacement label still applies if your VIN is included. Recall coverage follows the trailer, not the first owner. Check your VIN, then contact Heartland customer service with recall 17V091 if the trailer is included.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V091000 |
|---|---|
| Heartland customer service | 1-877-262-8032 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V091 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V091000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →