The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·13V181000·Announced 2013-05-07

Heartland Recalls 2013-2014 Trailers Due to Awning Motor Defect

Heartland is recalling 2013-2014 travel and fifth-wheel trailers because awning motors may be damaged, causing the awning to unfurl unexpectedly and increasing injury or crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the defect can cause personal injury or a vehicle crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Big Country, Bighorn, Elk Ridge, Elk Ridge Express, Landmark, Prowler, Sundance, Sundance XLT, and Silverado fifth-wheel and travel trailers. These vehicles were manufactured between February 13, 2013, and April 16, 2013. The recall involves 890 units.

The defect occurs if the awning installation sequence was not completely followed, which may unknowingly damage the awning motor. If the motor is damaged, the awning can unfurl unexpectedly while the trailer is at rest or in transit. This increases the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

Heartland will notify owners, and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with a design that is not subject to out-of-sequence installation errors. The recall began on May 20, 2013. Owners are instructed not to drive their vehicles until repairs are performed. Owners may contact Heartland Recreational Trailers at 1-888-262-5992 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
HEARTLAND SUNDANCE XLT, BIG COUNTRY, LANDMARK, PROWLER
Brand
HEARTLAND
Manufacturer
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
890

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 (9)

  • SUNDANCE XLT
  • BIG COUNTRY
  • LANDMARK
  • PROWLER
  • SILVERADO
  • SUNDANCE
  • BIGHORN
  • ELK RIDGE
  • ELK RIDGE EXPRESS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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