The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19V525000·Announced 2019-07-12

Heartland Recalls Fifth-Wheel Trailers Due to A/C Electrical Connector Fire Risk

Heartland is recalling specific 2016-2020 fifth-wheel trailers because an improperly installed A/C electrical connector may overheat and increase the risk of a 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 (electrical wiring) that poses a significant risk of fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC is recalling certain 2017 Bighorn Traveler, 2016-2020 Elkridge and Elkridge Ex, 2019-2020 Milestone, 2017-2018 North Peak, 2016-2017 Oakmont, 2017-2020 Pioneer FW, 2016-2018 Prowler FW, and 2017-2019 Sundance and Sundance XL fifth-wheel trailers. The recall involves 5,598 units.

The A/C electrical connector on these vehicles may have been improperly installed. This defect can cause increased electrical resistance, leading the connection to overheat. Overheating of the connection can increase the risk of a fire.

Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will correct the electrical connections free of charge. The recall began on September 5, 2019. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99.01.47. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HEARTLAND PIONEER, NORTH PEAK, MILESTONE, ELKRIDGE
Brand
HEARTLAND
Manufacturer
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Fifth-Wheel Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
5,598

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 (8)

  • PIONEER
  • NORTH PEAK
  • MILESTONE
  • ELKRIDGE
  • SUNDANCE
  • PROWLER
  • OAKMONT
  • BIGHORN

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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