The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·12V470000·Announced 2012-09-25

Heartland Recalls 2012-2013 Bighorn Silverado Fifth Wheels Due to LP Hose Fire Risk

Heartland is recalling 2012-2013 Bighorn Silverado Fifth Wheel Travel trailers because a liquid propane hose may contact tires, causing damage that could lead to 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 recall involves a structural vehicle defect (LPG system) where the source text explicitly states the hazard can lead to fire, increasing the risk of injury or death, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury reports or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Bighorn Silverado Fifth Wheel Travel trailers. These vehicles were manufactured between February 28, 2012, and August 28, 2012. The recall involves 68 affected units.

The defect involves the liquid propane (LP) hose and wire hanger mounted under the slide-out section. These components can come into contact with the tire, which may cause damage to the LP hose and wiring. A damaged LP hose can lead to a leak, increasing the risk of fire, injury, or death.

Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will repair the affected vehicles free of charge. The recall began on October 5, 2012. Owners may contact Heartland Recreational Vehicles at 1-888-262-5992 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HEARTLAND BIGHORN SILVERADO
Brand
HEARTLAND
Manufacturer
HEARTLAND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
68

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)

  • BIGHORN SILVERADO

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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