Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC is recalling certain model year 2015 Bighorn
— Recall Campaign #15V198000
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2015 Bighorn, Cyclone, Edge, Elkridge, Landmark 365, Road Warrior, and Torque fifth wheel and travel trailers. In the affected vehicles, a rivet for the quad entry steps may shear and fail, causing the steps to give when being used.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 1,691 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
15V198000
| Manufacturer: | Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC |
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| Recall date: | April 03, 2015 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 15V198000 |
| Units affected: | 1,691 |
- Description:
- Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2015 Bighorn, Cyclone, Edge, Elkridge, Landmark 365, Road Warrior, and Torque fifth wheel and travel trailers. In the affected vehicles, a rivet for the quad entry steps may shear and fail, causing the steps to give when being used.
- Consequeces:
- If the rivet shears causing the quad step to fail, the step user may fall, increasing the risk of personal injury.
- Corrective action:
- Heartland has notified owners, and dealers will replace the defective rivets with bolts, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2015. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99-01-20.
- 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.