HEARTLAND PIONEER (2019) recall — Suspension
Heartland is recalling 2019 Pioneer trailers with overheating hub bearings that could cause handling issues and crashes. Owners must have hubs inspected and repaired free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the bearings overheat, the hub may fail, affecting handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Heartland is recalling 2019 Pioneer recreational trailers due to potential hub bearing overheating that could cause handling problems and increase crash risk. Affected owners should have their hubs inspected and repaired by dealers at no cost. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223928-heartland-pioneer-2019-suspension-recall-overheating-bearings-risk-crash.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223928-heartland-pioneer-2019-suspension-recall-overheating-bearings-risk-crash · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V819000
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“Heartland Pioneer 2019 Suspension Recall: Overheating Bearings Risk Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223928-heartland-pioneer-2019-suspension-recall-overheating-bearings-risk-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #18V819000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V819000).
Why it’s dangerous
If the hub bearings overheat, they can fail, leading to poor handling and an increased risk of a crash. This happens because the bearings may not have been sufficiently greased during manufacturing.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 Heartland Pioneer and Prowler recreational trailers built on specific trailer axles are affected. Trailer drivers and users are most at risk due to potential handling issues.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2019 Heartland Pioneer or Prowler trailers built on D28H, D35, D40, or D44 trailer axles. The recall started December 7, 2018, and owners were notified by Heartland.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Heartland Customer Service
Call 1-877-262-8032 to confirm your trailer is affected and schedule a repair.
Have Hubs Inspected and Repaired
Dealers will inspect and repair the hubs and bearings if needed at no cost to you.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The inner hub bearings may not have been sufficiently greased, which can cause them to overheat and fail.
How do I know if my trailer is affected?
Check if your 2019 Heartland Pioneer or Prowler was built on D28H, D35, D40, or D44 trailer axles.
What should I do if my trailer is affected?
Contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032 to schedule a free inspection and repair of the hubs and bearings.
Contact Heartland
We’ve drafted a message you can send Heartland to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V819000 — Heartland Heartland Hello, I own a Heartland that is covered by recall 18V819000 from Heartland. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V819000 (November 20, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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