NHTSA Recall 13V181000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V181000; Date: May. 7, 2013
If motor damage has occurred, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the trailer is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Heartland Big Country; 2014 Heartland Big Country; 2013 Heartland Bighorn; 2014 Heartland Bighorn; 2013 Heartland Elk Ridge; 2014 Heartland Elk Ridge; 2013 Heartland Elk Ridge Express; 2014 Heartland Elk Ridge Express; 2013 Heartland Landmark; 2014 Heartland Landmark; 2013 Heartland Prowler; 2014 Heartland Prowler; 2013 Heartland Silverado; 2014 Heartland Silverado; 2013 Heartland Sundance; 2014 Heartland Sundance; 2013 Heartland Sundance Xlt; 2014 Heartland Sundance Xlt
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, Llc
Affected Units:: 890
Recall Summary:
Heartland recreational vehicles is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 big country, bighorn, elk ridge, elk ridge express, landmark, prowler, sundance, sundance XLT, and silverado fith wheel and travel trailers manufactured February 13, 2013, through April 16, 2013. If the awning installation sequence was not completely followed, the awning motor may unknowingly become damaged.
How to Fix:
Heartland will notify owners and dometic staff will replace the affected motors with a design that is not subject to an out-of-sequence installation error. The recall began on may 20, 2013. A notification schedule has not yet been provided. Owners may contact heartland recreational trailers at 1-888-262-5992 or dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed. Heartland's recall campaign number is 99-01-11.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 20, 2013
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