HEARTLAND ELK RIDGE 2017: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V566000

Make Model Year
HEARTLAND ELK RIDGE 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-09-01 2016-08-01 2016-08-01

Production Dates: 2014-09-18 - 2016-07-19

Manufacturers Involved: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4585

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.

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.