NHTSA Recall 18V896000
Filed by Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC. Component: Equipment. Reported 2018-12-17. An estimated 78 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain Milestone recreational trailers, model 377MB. The liquid propane (LP) gas hose for the water heater may have been improperly secured with a zip tie. If the zip tie fails, the hose may contact the tire.
Risk
If the LP hose contacts the tire, it can cause a propane leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
What the manufacturer will do
Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will secure the hose with a P-clamp and replace the LP hose if damage is found, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2019. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99.01.44.
Manufacturer campaign number: 99.01.44
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.