01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2022 Heartland Trail Runner recall campaigns
NHTSA 22V591000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- August 8, 2022
- Potential units
- 5,446campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2022 Cyclone, Elk Ridge, Fuel, Milestone, North Trail, 2022-2023 Big Horn Traveler, Gravity, Lithium, Mallard, Pioneer, Prowler, Road Warrior, Sundance, Torque, and Trail Runner travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.
Why it matters: An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the awning, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed by September 8, 2022. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.
Owner notification: September 8, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
NHTSA 22V432000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- June 17, 2022
- Potential units
- 12,285campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2022 Cyclone, Gravity, Sundance, Big Country, Big Horn, Big Horn Traveler, Elkridge, Fuel, North Trail, Landmark, Lithium, Milestone, Torque, Trail Runner, Pioneer, Prowler, and Road Warrior travel trailers. The quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leak.
Why it matters: A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the quick disconnect fittings, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 29, 2022. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99.01.67.
Owner notification: June 29, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
NHTSA 22V170000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- March 21, 2022
- Potential units
- 129campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2022 Lithium, Prowler, and Trail Runner travel trailers, equipped with a 50-amp shore power inlet. The power inlet lug bolts may have been manufactured with excessively hard metal, preventing them from being tightened properly and resulting in a loose wiring connection.
Why it matters: Loose wiring can cause an electrical arc or short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the power inlet, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 27, 2022. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.
Owner notification: April 27, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH