NHTSA Complaint #10494761 — 2009 HEARTLAND SUNDANCE
TIRES issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10494761 |
| Vehicle | 2009 HEARTLAND SUNDANCE |
| Component | TIRES |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 40,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | AZ |
Consumer Description
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HEARTLAND SUNDANCE RV, EQUIPPED WITH GREENBALL TOW MASTER TIRES, LINE SIZE: ST225/75R15 (N/A). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE TIRES FAILED DUE TO CRACKS ALONG THE TREAD. THE CONTACT ALSO STARTED THAT THE BENDER WALLS, WIRES, PLUMBING AND THE FLOORBOARD WERE DAMAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO ADVISED THAT THE TIRES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 58,000. THE DOT NUMBER WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *TR