7 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Posted on: 2016-05-20
Description
Heartland recreational vehicles (heartland) is recalling certain model year 2017 trailers manufactured february 29, 2016, to may 5, 2016. The certification labels have incorrect tire pressure information, failing to comply with the requirements of 49 cfr part 567, certification.
Consequence
Improper inflation can cause the trailer tires to become overloaded, resulting in poor handling and increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the certification label, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99-01-25.
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 - 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 #3 - 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 #4 - 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 #5 - 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 #6 - 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 #7 - 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.