Heartland Recreational Vehicles, Llc | NHTSA Recall #16V566000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V566000 by Heartland Recreational Vehicles, Llc. Affecting model year 2016-2017 wilderness and mallard travel trailers, 2015-2017 elkridge fifth wheel travel trailers, and 2017 sundance and torque travel trailers Includes 4,585 affected units, LED Light Overheat Causing Fire, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2016-2017 wilderness and mallard travel trailers, 2015-2017 elkridge fifth wheel travel trailers, and 2017 sundance and torque travel trailers

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V566000
Report Received Date: 2016-08-01T00:00:00
Subject: Led light overheat causing fire
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 4,585

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: If the light overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 55.09

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NHTSA ID: 16V566000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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