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- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
- Problem
- Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2022 Lithium, Prowler, and Trail Runner travel trailers, equipped with a 50-amp shore power inlet. The power inlet lug bolts may have been manufactured with excessively hard metal, preventing them from being tightened properly and resulting in a loose wiring connection.
- Risk
- Loose wiring can cause an electrical arc or short, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the power inlet, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 27, 2022. 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
The 50-amp shore power inlet on certain travel trailers may have lug bolts made of metal that is too hard. Because the bolts cannot be tightened properly, the wiring connection can work loose.
A loose wiring connection can cause an electrical arc or short circuit, which increases the risk of a fire. If you own an affected trailer, have it checked as soon as possible. Authorized dealers will inspect the power inlet and replace it if necessary, at no cost to you. You can also contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032, and you can check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Heartland Lithium | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Heartland Prowler | 2022 |
| Heartland Trail Runner | 2022 |