HEARTLAND BIGHORN SILVERADO 2013: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12V470000

Make Model Year
HEARTLAND BIGHORN SILVERADO 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2012-10-05 2012-09-25 2012-09-26

Production Dates: 2012-03-28 - 2012-08-28

Manufacturers Involved: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 99-01-10

Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 68

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC, "Heartland" is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Bighorn Silverado Fifth Wheel Travel trailers, manufactured from February 28, 2012, through August 28, 2012. The liquid propane "LP" hose and wire hanger that is mounted under the slide out can come in contact with the tire, causing damage to the LP hose and wiring.

Consequence

A damaged LP hose can lead to an LP leak and fire, increasing the risk of injury or death.

Remedy

Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will repair the affected vehicles free of charge. The recall began on October 5, 2012. Owners may contact Heartland Recreational Vehicles at 1-888-262-5992.

Notes

Heartland's number for this recall is 99-01-10.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY: 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.