01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2018 Heartland Sundance Xlt Tt recall campaigns
NHTSA 18V510000
- Component
- TIRES
- Report received
- July 31, 2018
- Potential units
- 12campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2018 Heartland Sundance XLT TT recreational trailers. These vehicles may have been incorrectly equipped with Load Range C tires instead of Load Range D tires.
Why it matters: Overloading the tires may result in tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires with ones of the correct load rating, free of charge. The recall began on August 21, 2018. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99.01.39.
Owner notification: August 21, 2018 · Filing manufacturer: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
NHTSA 17V750000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- November 22, 2017
- Potential units
- 19,615campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Elkridge, North Country, North Trail FW, 2011 Big Country, Bighorn, Caliber, Country Ridge, Cyclone, Edge, Focus, Graystone, Landmark, MPG, North Trail TT, Road Warrior, Sundance, Sundance TT, Sundance XLT FW, Sundance XLT TT, Trail Runner, 2018 Fuel TT, 2016-2018 Sundance XLT TT, and Torque TT recreational vehicles, equipped with certain Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf.
Why it matters: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Heartland will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.
Owner notification: January 15, 2018 · Filing manufacturer: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
NHTSA 17V564000
- Component
- SUSPENSION
- Report received
- September 13, 2017
- Potential units
- 134campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2018 Sundance XLT TT recreational trailers, models ID221RB, ID241BH, ID273RL, ID281DB, ID283RB and ID291QB. The axles on these vehicles were installed backwards, possibly reducing the braking ability or causing the brakes to temporarily lock up.
Why it matters: Improper brake function can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Heartland has notified owners, and dealers will correct the axle installation, free of charge. The recall began on September 20, 2017. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-574-206-7920 or by email at [email protected]. Heartland's number for this recall is 99.01.35.
Owner notification: September 20, 2017 · Filing manufacturer: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH