The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·11V159000·Announced 2011-03-08

Heartland Recalls 2010-2011 North Country Trailers Due to Fire Risk

Heartland is recalling 2010-2011 North Country travel trailers because the suspension may contact the LP pipe, potentially causing a leak and fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states the defect could result in serious bodily injury and property damage, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating involving significant injury or property damage reports.

Plain-English summary

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 North Country travel trailers. The suspension on these vehicles can come into contact with the LP pipe mounted on the frame under the trailer, above the equalizer arm. Continued contact could cause a leak to develop.

This defect has the potential to cause a fire, which could result in serious bodily injury and/or property damage. The safety recall began on March 15, 2011.

Dealers will correct the vehicles as necessary free of charge. Owners may contact Heartland at 1-877-262-8032 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HEARTLAND NORTH COUNTRY
Brand
HEARTLAND
Manufacturer
HEARTLAND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
589

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • NORTH COUNTRY

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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