HEARTLAND BIGHORN SILVERADO 2012: EQUIPMENT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12V417000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HEARTLAND | BIGHORN SILVERADO | 2012 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2012-09-10 | 2012-08-28 | 2012-08-28 |
Manufacturers Involved: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 99-01-09
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 7
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Heartland RV "Heartland" is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Elkridge and model year 2012-2013 Bighorn Silverado fifth wheel vehicles. Certain vehicles manufactured with liquid propane "LP" generators may have the LP supply line connected incorrectly to the generator.
If the LP supply line is connected incorrectly, the generator may vent liquid propane into the generator compartment. In the presence of an ignition source, the vented propane can result in an explosion.
Heartland will notify owners and dealers will inspect and correct the LP supply line fitting as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 10, 2012. Owners may contact Heartland at 1-888-262-5992.
Heartland RV's safety recall number is 99-01-09. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY: 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.
