HEARTLAND ELK RIDGE 2016: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V199000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HEARTLAND | ELK RIDGE | 2016 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2015-04-16 | 2015-04-03 | 2015-04-03 |
Production Dates: 2015-03-05 - 2015-03-19
Manufacturers Involved: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 99-01-21
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 252
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC "Heartland" is recalling certain model year 2016 Big Country, Bighorn, Cyclone, Edge, Elkridge, North Trail, Prowler, Road Warrior, Sundance XLT, Torque, Wilderness and 2015-2016 Landmark 365 fifth wheel and travel trailers. In the affected vehicles, the bolts that attach the expanding room to the sliding mechanism chain may fail allowing the room to extend unintentionally while the vehicle is in motion.
If the room extends while vehicle is in motion, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective bolts, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2015. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99-01-21.
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.
