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- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If the room extends while vehicle is in motion, there is an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain Heartland recreational trailers and fifth wheels from model years 2015 and 2016 may have bolts that attach the expanding room to its sliding mechanism chain. These bolts can fail, allowing the room to extend unintentionally while the vehicle is moving.
If the room extends while the vehicle is in motion, the risk of a crash increases. Owners should stop using the room's slide-out feature until the repair is made, and check whether their unit is covered by this recall.
Heartland will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the defective bolts free of charge. For questions, contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032 and reference recall number 99-01-21. You can also check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle