NHTSA Recall 12V417000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V417000; Date: Aug. 28, 2012
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Heartland Bighorn Silverado; 2013 Heartland Bighorn Silverado; 2011 Heartland Elkridge; 2012 Heartland Elkridge
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, Llc
Affected Units:: 7
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 10, 2012
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