Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC is recalling certain 2010-2011 Elkridge
— Recall Campaign #17V750000
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Elkridge, North Country, North Trail FW, 2011 Big Country, Bighorn, Caliber, Country Ridge, Cyclone, Edge, Focus, Graystone, Landmark, MPG, North Trail TT, Road Warrior, Sundance, Sundance TT, Sundance XLT FW, Sundance XLT TT, Trail Runner, 2018 Fuel TT, 2016-2018 Sundance XLT TT, and Torque TT recreational vehicles, equipped with certain Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 19,615 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
17V750000
| Manufacturer: | Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | November 22, 2017 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 17V750000 |
| Units affected: | 19,615 |
- Description:
- Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Elkridge, North Country, North Trail FW, 2011 Big Country, Bighorn, Caliber, Country Ridge, Cyclone, Edge, Focus, Graystone, Landmark, MPG, North Trail TT, Road Warrior, Sundance, Sundance TT, Sundance XLT FW, Sundance XLT TT, Trail Runner, 2018 Fuel TT, 2016-2018 Sundance XLT TT, and Torque TT recreational vehicles, equipped with certain Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
- Consequeces:
- In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Corrective action:
- Heartland will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.
- 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.
Affects the following:
- 2011 HEARTLAND BIG COUNTRY
- 2011 HEARTLAND BIG HORN
- 2011 HEARTLAND CALIBER
- 2011 HEARTLAND COUNTRY RIDGE
- 2011 HEARTLAND CYCLONE
- 2010-2011 HEARTLAND ELKRIDGE
- 2011 HEARTLAND FOCUS
- 2011 HEARTLAND GRAYSTONE
- 2011 HEARTLAND LANDMARK
- 2011 HEARTLAND MPG
- 2010-2011 HEARTLAND NORTH COUNTRY
- 2010-2011 HEARTLAND NORTH TRAIL FW
- 2011 HEARTLAND NORTH TRAIL TT
- 2011 HEARTLAND ROAD WARRIOR
- 2011 HEARTLAND SUNDANCE
- 2011 HEARTLAND SUNDANCE TT
- 2011 HEARTLAND SUNDANCE XLT FW
- 2011 HEARTLAND TRAIL RUNNER
- 2018 HEARTLAND FUEL TT
- 2011-2018 HEARTLAND SUNDANCE XLT TT
- 2016-2018 HEARTLAND TORQUE