2009 Heartland Cyclone Wheels Problems

“This is the third failure of the same model rv trailer wheel in 30 months. Two failed in the last five months. All the wheels have cracked in the same area of the wheels. The wheels have been under normal use for the past 52 months during more than 20,000 miles of travel. These wheels were sold with my 2009 Heartland rv Cyclone, model 4012. The wheels are 12 hole aluminum 16x6.5j, 8 bolt, model tr4, distributed by the tredit tire and wheel co, inc. The tredit tire and wheel co, inc. Honored their replacement policy on the first two wheels. …”

“The contact owns a 2009 Heartland Cyclone 3950 rv. The contact stated that the two rear aluminum wheels cracked causing the tire pressure to decrease and as a result, the tires blew out. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 12,000. The current mileage was 25,000.”

“The contact owns a 2009 Heartland Cyclone 3950 equipped with 16x6 sanhua ttw inc rims, model numbers: 66084-6h and 66082-8h (na). The contact stated that the driver's side middle rim and rear passenger side rim were both cracked and caused the tires to deflate. The contact stated that the rims were original equipment. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The rv was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that new rims were needed. The rv was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown.”