Recalls for 2012 Heartland Elkridge

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: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.