FLEETWOOD MALLARD 2016: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Make : FLEETWOOD Model : MALLARD Year : 2016
Build Dates : 2015-08-19 - 2016-07-25
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 16V566000
Date Owner's Notified: 2016-09-01 Date Received by ODI: 2016-08-01 Date Added to Database: 2016-08-01
Manufacturers Involved: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 4585
Summary:
      Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC "Heartland" is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Wilderness and Mallard travel trailers, 2015-2017 Elkridge fifth wheel travel trailers, and 2017 Sundance and Torque travel trailers. The affected vehicles have an LED light on the front cap of the camper that may short circuit and overheat.
Consequence:
      If the light overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy:
      Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the light with one that has built-in voltage protection. The recall began on September 1, 2016. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.
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.