Recall 16V566000: 2015–2017 Heartland Elkridge, 2016–2017 Heartland Mallard, 2017 Heartland Sundance +2 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Aug 1, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 4,585
- Models
- 5
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Wilderness and Mallard travel trailers, 2015-2017 Elkridge fifth wheel travel trailers, and 2017 Sundance and Torque travel trailers. The affected vehicles have an LED light on the front cap of the camper that may short circuit and overheat.
The risk
If the light overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
The fix
Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the light with one that has built-in voltage protection. The recall began on September 1, 2016. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.
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
- 2015 Heartland Elkridge
- 2016 Heartland Elkridge
- 2017 Heartland Elkridge
- 2016 Heartland Mallard
- 2017 Heartland Mallard
- 2017 Heartland Sundance
- 2017 Heartland Torque
- 2016 Heartland Wilderness
- 2017 Heartland Wilderness
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V566000
- Manufacturer
- Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
- Owner letters
- Sep 1, 2016
- Components
- Electrical system:wiring (Electrical System); Exterior lighting (Lighting)
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