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2015-2016 Heartland Big Country, Heartland Bighorn and others recall: recreational vehicle/trailer

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC reported this safety recall on April 3, 2015. It covers about 252 vehicles.

vehicles affected
252
reported
Apr 3, 2015
owners notified
Apr 16, 2015

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

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

Recall number 15V199000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 15V199000

Is there a recall on the 2015-2016 Heartland Big Country, Heartland Bighorn and others recreational vehicle/trailer?

Yes. Recall 15V199000, reported on April 3, 2015, covers about 252 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 15V199000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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