BUELL CYCLONE 2015: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE

Make : BUELL Model : CYCLONE Year : 2015
Build Dates : 2014-06-12 - 2015-02-18
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 15V198000
Date Owner's Notified: 2015-04-13 Date Received by ODI: 2015-04-03 Date Added to Database: 2015-04-03
Manufacturers Involved: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 99-01-20
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1691
Summary:
      Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC "Heartland" is recalling certain model year 2015 Bighorn, Cyclone, Edge, Elkridge, Landmark 365, Road Warrior, and Torque fifth wheel and travel trailers. In the affected vehicles, a rivet for the quad entry steps may shear and fail, causing the steps to give when being used.
Consequence:
      If the rivet shears causing the quad step to fail, the step user may fall, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy:
      Heartland has notified owners, and dealers will replace the defective rivets with bolts, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2015. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99-01-20.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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.