3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2012-08-28
Description
Heartland rv (heartland) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 elkridge and model year 2012-2013 bighorn silverado fifth wheel vehicles. Certain vehicles manufactured with liquid propane (lp) generators may have the lp supply line connected incorrectly to the generator.
Consequence
If the lp supply line is connected incorrectly, the generator may vent liquid propane into the generator compartment. In the presence of an ignition source, the vented propane can result in an explosion.
Corrective Action
Heartland will notify owners and dealers will inspect and correct the lp supply line fitting as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on september 10, 2012. Owners may contact heartland at 1-888-262-5992.
Notes
Heartland rv's safety recall number is 99-01-09. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG LINES AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 2012-09-26
Description
Heartland recreational vehicles, llc, (heartland) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 bighorn silverado fifth wheel travel trailers, manufactured from february 28, 2012, through august 28, 2012. The liquid propane (lp) hose and wire hanger that is mounted under the slide out can come in contact with the tire, causing damage to the lp hose and wiring.
Consequence
A damaged lp hose can lead to an lp leak and fire, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Corrective Action
Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will repair the affected vehicles free of charge. The recall began on october 5, 2012. Owners may contact heartland recreational vehicles at 1-888-262-5992.
Notes
Heartland's number for this recall is 99-01-10.owners may also contact the national highway traffic and safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #3 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Posted on: 2014-03-20
Description
Heartland recreational vehicles, llc (heartland) is recalling certain model year 2013 bighorn silverado, 2014 bighorn and 2013-2014 cyclone, and landmark fifth wheel trailers equipped with certain frigidaire kg-series microwaves, models cfmv152clb and cfmv154cls, manufactured january 27, 2013, through april 10, 2013 in the serial number range kg30607951 through kg31600670. In the affected vehicles, the microwave may start on its own and begin heating when unattended.
Consequence
If the microwave starts on its own and there are contents inside, a fire could result.
Corrective Action
Heartland will notify owners and dealers will repair the membrane/keypad component, free of charge. The recall began in may 2014. Owners may contact heartland at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99-01-17. Note: until the microwave has been repaired, owners should not store anything in the microwave while it is unattended.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.