8 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Posted on: 2015-04-03
Description
Heartland recreational vehicles, llc (heartland) is recalling certain model year 2015 bighorn, cyclone, edge, elkridge, landmark 365, road warrior, and torque fifth wheel and travel trailers. In the affected vehicles, a rivet for the quad entry steps may shear and fail, causing the steps to give when being used.
Consequence
If the rivet shears causing the quad step to fail, the step user may fall, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Corrective Action
Heartland has notified owners, and dealers will replace the defective rivets with bolts, free of charge. The recall began on april 13, 2015. Owners may contact heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99-01-20.
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.
DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Posted on: 2015-07-30
Description
Heartland recreational vehicles, llc (heartland) is recalling certain trailers of various models and model years. Click on all products associated with this recall for a complete list. The tire certification labels applied to the vehicles may contain inaccurate tire sizing and/or inflation information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 cfr part 567, certification.
Consequence
An owner or operator could rely on the inaccurate information in inflating the tires which could cause under or over inflation which, in turn, could lead to a tire failure or crash.
Corrective Action
Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will send a replacement label with the correct information, free of charge. The recall began on september 29, 2015. Owners may contact heartland customer service at 1-574-266-3988.
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.
DEFECT #3 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Posted on: 2016-08-01
Description
Heartland recreational vehicles, llc (heartland) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 wilderness and mallard travel trailers, 2015-2017 elkridge fifth wheel travel trailers, and 2017 sundance and torque travel trailers. The affected vehicles have an led light on the front cap of the camper that may short circuit and overheat.
Consequence
If the light overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the light with one that has built-in voltage protection. The recall began on september 1, 2016. Owners may contact heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.
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.
DEFECT #4 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Posted on: 2016-08-01
Description
Heartland recreational vehicles, llc (heartland) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 wilderness and mallard travel trailers, 2015-2017 elkridge fifth wheel travel trailers, and 2017 sundance and torque travel trailers. The affected vehicles have an led light on the front cap of the camper that may short circuit and overheat.
Consequence
If the light overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the light with one that has built-in voltage protection. The recall began on september 1, 2016. Owners may contact heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.
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.
DEFECT #5 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Posted on: 2016-08-01
Description
Heartland recreational vehicles, llc (heartland) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 wilderness and mallard travel trailers, 2015-2017 elkridge fifth wheel travel trailers, and 2017 sundance and torque travel trailers. The affected vehicles have an led light on the front cap of the camper that may short circuit and overheat.
Consequence
If the light overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the light with one that has built-in voltage protection. The recall began on september 1, 2016. Owners may contact heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.
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.
DEFECT #6 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Posted on: 2016-08-01
Description
Heartland recreational vehicles, llc (heartland) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 wilderness and mallard travel trailers, 2015-2017 elkridge fifth wheel travel trailers, and 2017 sundance and torque travel trailers. The affected vehicles have an led light on the front cap of the camper that may short circuit and overheat.
Consequence
If the light overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the light with one that has built-in voltage protection. The recall began on september 1, 2016. Owners may contact heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.
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.
DEFECT #7 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Posted on: 2016-08-01
Description
Heartland recreational vehicles, llc (heartland) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 wilderness and mallard travel trailers, 2015-2017 elkridge fifth wheel travel trailers, and 2017 sundance and torque travel trailers. The affected vehicles have an led light on the front cap of the camper that may short circuit and overheat.
Consequence
If the light overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the light with one that has built-in voltage protection. The recall began on september 1, 2016. Owners may contact heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.
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.
DEFECT #8 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Posted on: 2016-08-01
Description
Heartland recreational vehicles, llc (heartland) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 wilderness and mallard travel trailers, 2015-2017 elkridge fifth wheel travel trailers, and 2017 sundance and torque travel trailers. The affected vehicles have an led light on the front cap of the camper that may short circuit and overheat.
Consequence
If the light overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the light with one that has built-in voltage protection. The recall began on september 1, 2016. Owners may contact heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.
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.