The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·20V084000·Announced 2020-02-13

Heartland Recalls 2020 Fifth Wheel Trailers Due to Smoke Detector Placement

Heartland is recalling 487 fifth wheel trailers because a smoke detector may be incorrectly located in the bedroom, potentially delaying fire warnings.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 (fire safety) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC is recalling certain 2020 Bighorn Traveler, Elkridge, Milestone, and Pioneer fifth wheel trailers. The recall involves 487 vehicles where the smoke detector may be incorrectly located in the bedroom.

In the event of a fire, the smoke detector may not provide adequate warning for occupants to escape safely, increasing the risk of injury. The recall began on May 11, 2020.

Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will either relocate the detector or add an additional one, free of charge. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HEARTLAND MILESTONE, PIONEER, BIGHORN TRAVELER, ELKRIDGE
Brand
HEARTLAND
Manufacturer
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
487

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 (4)

  • MILESTONE
  • PIONEER
  • BIGHORN TRAVELER
  • ELKRIDGE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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