Heartland 2013–2014 Equipment recall

Recalled May 7, 2013 · NHTSA recall 13V181000 · Heartland

Hazard

If motor damage has occurred, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the trailer is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Heartland will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with a design that is not subject to an out-of-sequence installation error. The recall began on May 20, 2013. A notification schedule has not yet been provided. Owners may contact Heartland Recreational Trailers at 1-888-262-5992 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed. Heartland's recall campaign number is 99-01-11.

Units

890 units

Description

Heartland Recreational Vehicles is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Big Country, Bighorn, Elk Ridge, Elk Ridge Express, Landmark, Prowler, Sundance, Sundance XLT, and Silverado fith wheel and travel trailers manufactured February 13, 2013, through April 16, 2013. If the awning installation sequence was not completely followed, the awning motor may unknowingly become damaged.

What to do

Product

Heartland BIG COUNTRY · Heartland BIGHORN · Heartland ELK RIDGE · Heartland ELK RIDGE EXPRESS · Heartland LANDMARK · Heartland PROWLER · Heartland SILVERADO · Heartland SUNDANCE · Heartland SUNDANCE XLT

Manufacturer(s)

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →