Heartland RV Recalls Fifth Wheels Due to Propane Generator Defect
Heartland is recalling 2011-2013 Elkridge and Bighorn Silverado fifth wheels because an incorrectly connected propane line may cause an explosion.
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 recall involves a structural vehicle defect where an incorrectly connected propane line can result in an explosion, which meets the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.
Plain-English summary
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Elkridge and model year 2012-2013 Bighorn Silverado fifth wheel vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in vehicles manufactured with liquid propane (LP) generators where the LP supply line may be connected incorrectly to the generator.
If the LP supply line is connected incorrectly, the generator may vent liquid propane into the generator compartment. In the presence of an ignition source, the vented propane can result in an explosion.
Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the LP supply line fitting as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 10, 2012. Owners may contact Heartland at 1-888-262-5992 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- HEARTLAND ELKRIDGE, BIGHORN SILVERADO
- Brand
- HEARTLAND
- Manufacturer
- HEARTLAND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
- Affected units
- 7
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 (2)
- ELKRIDGE
- BIGHORN SILVERADO
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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