NHTSA Campaign 12V470000
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS
Issued by HEARTLAND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, LLC · Reported Sep 25, 2012 · 68 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEARTLAND | BIGHORN SILVERADO | 2012 | 68 |
| HEARTLAND | BIGHORN SILVERADO | 2013 | 68 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 12V470000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.