CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER; STRUCTURE
- Problem
- Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Cyclone and 2020-2021 Bighorn Traveler, and Elkridge recreational trailers. Due to insufficient bracing, the front landing legs may buckle and collapse while the trailer is parked.
- Risk
- If the landing legs buckle, the trailer will drop unexpectedly, increasing the risk of property damage, personal injury or death.
- Remedy
- Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will install a jack bracket to reinforce the landing legs, free of charge. The recall began October 9, 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 Heartland trailers have insufficient bracing on the front landing legs. While the trailer is parked, these legs may buckle and collapse, causing the trailer to drop suddenly.
A sudden drop can cause property damage, serious injury, or death to anyone nearby. Owners should be especially careful around the front of the trailer when it is parked on its landing legs.
Heartland will notify affected owners, and an authorized dealer will install a jack bracket to reinforce the landing legs at no cost. Owners can contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032, and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Heartland Bighorn Traveler | 20202021 |
|---|---|
| Heartland Cyclone | 201920202021 |
| Heartland ELK Ridge | 20202021 |