Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems
- Component
- Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems
- Manufacturer
- HEARTLAND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 589
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2011-03-08
- Owners notified
- 2011-03-15
Defect description
HEARTLAND IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 NORTH TRAIL TRAVEL TRAILERS. THE SUSPENSION CAN COME IN CONTACT WITH THE LP PIPE MOUNTED ON THE FRAME UNDER THE TRAILER ABOVE THE EQUALIZER ARM. CONTINUED CONTACT COULD CAUSE A LEAK TO DEVELOP.
Safety risk
THIS OCCURRENCE COULD HAVE A POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE WHICH COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL CORRECT THE VEHICLES AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 15, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HEARTLAND AT 1-877-262-8032.