NHTSA Recall 15V199000
Filed by Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC. Component: Equipment. Reported 2015-04-03. An estimated 252 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2016 Big Country, Bighorn, Cyclone, Edge, Elkridge, North Trail, Prowler, Road Warrior, Sundance XLT, Torque, Wilderness and 2015-2016 Landmark 365 fifth wheel and travel trailers. In the affected vehicles, the bolts that attach the expanding room to the sliding mechanism chain may fail allowing the room to extend unintentionally while the vehicle is in motion.
Risk
If the room extends while vehicle is in motion, there is an increased risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective bolts, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2015. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99-01-21.
Manufacturer campaign number: 99-01-21
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2016 Heartland Big Country
- 2016 Heartland Bighorn
- 2016 Heartland Cyclone
- 2016 Heartland Edge
- 2016 Heartland Elkridge
- 2015 Heartland Landmark 365
- 2016 Heartland Landmark 365
- 2016 Heartland North Trail
- 2016 Heartland Prowler
- 2016 Heartland Road Warrior
- 2016 Heartland Sundance Xlt
- 2016 Heartland Torque
- 2016 Heartland Wilderness