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Heartland Bighorn Silverado Recall 12V417: Equipment

NHTSA campaign 12V417, reported August 28, 2012, 7 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 12V417HEARTLAND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, LLC
Component
EQUIPMENT
Problem
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.
Risk
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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
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.

Affected vehicles

Heartland Bighorn Silverado20122013
Heartland ELK Ridge20112012