CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS
- Problem
- Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC. (Heartland) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Mallard, Shadow Cruiser, Sundance XLTTT, Wilderness, Prowler, Trail Runner, 2018-2019 Pioneer, Terry Classic, 2020-2021 Lithium, and 2021 North Trail trailers equipped with a Winntec model 6020 two-stage propane regulator. The regulator may fail, causing an increase in propane pressure.
- Risk
- Increased propane pressure can enlarge the flames in gas appliances, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the regulator and test the propane system for leaks, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 3, 2021. 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain Heartland trailers equipped with a Winntec model 6020 two-stage propane regulator may have a regulator that fails, causing propane pressure to increase. Higher pressure can enlarge the flames in gas appliances, which increases the risk of a fire.
Authorized dealers will replace the propane regulator and test the propane system for leaks, at no cost to the owner. Owner notification letters were mailed August 3, 2021. If you have questions, contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.
Even if you have not received a notice, check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls and schedule the free repair with an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
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