CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Problem
- Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2020 Bighorn Traveler, Elkridge, Milestone, and Pioneer Fifth Wheel trailers. The smoke detector may be incorrectly located in the bedroom.
- Risk
- In the event of a fire, the smoke detector may not provide adequate warning for the occupants to be able to escape safely, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will either relocate the detector or add an additional one, free of charge. The recall began May 11, 2020. 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 2020 Heartland fifth wheel trailers may have a smoke detector incorrectly located in the bedroom. If a fire starts, the detector may not give occupants enough warning to escape safely, which raises the risk of injury.
Heartland will notify affected owners. Authorized dealers will relocate the smoke detector or install an additional one, at no charge to you. The recall began May 11, 2020. To check whether your trailer is included, contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032, and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Heartland Bighorn Traveler | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Heartland ELK Ridge | 2020 |
| Heartland Milestone | 2020 |
| Heartland Pioneer | 2020 |