CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain travel trailers have an LED light on the front cap of the camper that may short circuit and overheat. If the light overheats, there is an increased risk of fire.
Owners will be notified by the manufacturer. Authorized dealers will replace the light with one that has built-in voltage protection, at no cost to the owner. The recall began on September 1, 2016. Owners can contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032, and should check their vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Heartland ELK Ridge | 201520162017 |
|---|---|
| Heartland Mallard | 20162017 |
| Heartland Sundance | 2017 |
| Heartland Torque | 2017 |
| Heartland Wilderness | 20162017 |