01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2023 Heartland Bighorn recall campaigns
NHTSA 24V236000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- March 27, 2024
- Potential units
- 10,038campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2023 Elk Ridge, Lithium, 2024 Eddie Bauer, Corterra, 2023-2024 Big Country, Big Horn, South Fork, Fuel, Gravity, Mallard, North Trail, Sundance, Milestone, Pioneer, Prowler, Torque, and Trail Runner fifth wheels and travel trailers. The LED backlight circuit board in the cooktop range may fail, causing the board to overheat.
Why it matters: A circuit board that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will disconnect and cut the circuit powering the LED backlights and terminate the wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 9, 2024. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.
Owner notification: May 9, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
NHTSA 23V278000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- April 19, 2023
- Potential units
- 100campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland)) is recalling certain 2023 Big Country and Big Horn fifth wheels. The federal certification label may have incorrect tire information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 120, " Wheels and Rims-Other Than Passenger Cars.".
Why it matters: Incorrect tire size information can allow an incorrectly sized tire to be installed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Heartland will mail owners replacement certification labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 31, 2023. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.
Owner notification: May 31, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
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
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH