Heartland Recreational Vehicles, Llc | NHTSA Recall #13V181000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V181000 by Heartland Recreational Vehicles, Llc. Affecting 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 Includes 890 affected units, Unexpected Unfurling of the Awning, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel 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
Defect 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.
Corrective Action
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.