HEARTLAND LANDMARK 365 2015: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V198000

Make Model Year
HEARTLAND LANDMARK 365 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-04-13 2015-04-03 2015-04-03

Production Dates: 2014-11-05 - 2015-02-28

Manufacturers Involved: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 99-01-20

Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1691

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC "Heartland" is recalling certain model year 2015 Bighorn, Cyclone, Edge, Elkridge, Landmark 365, Road Warrior, and Torque fifth wheel and travel trailers. In the affected vehicles, a rivet for the quad entry steps may shear and fail, causing the steps to give when being used.

Consequence

If the rivet shears causing the quad step to fail, the step user may fall, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Remedy

Heartland has notified owners, and dealers will replace the defective rivets with bolts, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2015. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99-01-20.

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.