2012 HEARTLAND BIGHORN SILVERADO Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 12V417000 on 08/27/2012
- Component:
- Equipment
- Affected:
- 7
- Defect:
- Heartland rv (heartland) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 elkridge and model year 2012-2013 bighorn silverado fifth wheel vehicles. certain vehicles manufactured with liquid propane (lp) generators may have the lp supply line connected incorrectly to the generator.
- Consequence:
- If the lp supply line is connected incorrectly, the generator may vent liquid propane into the generator compartment. in the presence of an ignition source, the vented propane can result in an explosion.
- Correction:
- Heartland will notify owners and dealers will inspect and correct the lp supply line fitting as necessary, free of charge. the safety recall began on september 10, 2012. owners may contact heartland at 1-888-262-5992.
- Notes:
- Heartland rv's safety recall number is 99-01-09. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 12V470000 on 09/25/2012
- Component:
- Equipment:recreational vehicle:lpg lines and fittings
- Manufactured:
- 03/27/2012 - 08/27/2012
- Affected:
- 68
- Defect:
- Heartland recreational vehicles, llc, (heartland) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 bighorn silverado fifth wheel travel trailers, manufactured from february 28, 2012, through august 28, 2012. the liquid propane (lp) hose and wire hanger that is mounted under the slide out can come in contact with the tire, causing damage to the lp hose and wiring.
- Consequence:
- A damaged lp hose can lead to an lp leak and fire, increasing the risk of injury or death.
- Correction:
- Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will repair the affected vehicles free of charge. the recall began on october 5, 2012. owners may contact heartland recreational vehicles at 1-888-262-5992.
- Notes:
- Heartland's number for this recall is 99-01-10.owners may also contact the national highway traffic and safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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