Recall 15V199000: 2016 Heartland BIG Country, 2016 Heartland Bighorn, 2016 Heartland Cyclone +9 more

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Apr 3, 2015
Vehicles affected
252
Models
12
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2016 Big Country, Bighorn, Cyclone, Edge, Elkridge, North Trail, Prowler, Road Warrior, Sundance XLT, Torque, Wilderness and 2015-2016 Landmark 365 fifth wheel and travel trailers. In the affected vehicles, the bolts that attach the expanding room to the sliding mechanism chain may fail allowing the room to extend unintentionally while the vehicle is in motion.

The risk

If the room extends while vehicle is in motion, there is an increased risk of a crash.

The fix

Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective bolts, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2015. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99-01-21.

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.

Affected vehicles

  • 2016 Heartland BIG Country
  • 2016 Heartland Bighorn
  • 2016 Heartland Cyclone
  • 2016 Heartland Edge
  • 2016 Heartland Elkridge
  • 2015 Heartland Landmark 365
  • 2016 Heartland Landmark 365
  • 2016 Heartland North Trail
  • 2016 Heartland Prowler
  • 2016 Heartland Road Warrior
  • 2016 Heartland Sundance XLT
  • 2016 Heartland Torque
  • 2016 Heartland Wilderness

Details

NHTSA campaign
15V199000
Manufacturer campaign
99-01-21
Manufacturer
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
Owner letters
Apr 16, 2015
Components
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer (Other / Unknown)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology