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HighNHTSA·22V591000·Announced 2022-08-08

Heartland travel trailers recalled for retractable awning defect

Heartland is recalling certain 2022-2023 travel trailers with defective electric retractable awnings. The welded seam on the awning fabric may separate, causing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.

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 source does not report any injuries or deaths. The hazard is a product defect posing a risk of injury (an awning dropping unexpectedly), but this risk is theoretical rather than realized. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported receive a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC is recalling certain 2022 and 2023 travel trailers with electric retractable awnings. The recall affects the Cyclone, Elk Ridge, Fuel, Milestone, North Trail, Big Horn, Gravity, Lithium, Mallard, Pioneer, Prowler, Road Warrior, Sundance, Torque, and Trail Runner models, impacting approximately 5,446 units.

The electric retractable awning contains a welded seam on the fabric that may separate. This defect can allow the awning to drop or extend beyond its normal operating range.

An awning that drops or extends unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury to occupants, bystanders, or nearby persons.

Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the awning free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed by September 8, 2022. Owners should contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032 to arrange service. For additional information, contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
2022 HEARTLAND SUNDANCE
Brand
HEARTLAND
Manufacturer
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle / Travel Trailer
Hazard
  • awning-defect
  • drop-hazard
Affected units
5,446

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 (15)

  • SUNDANCE
  • PIONEER
  • MILESTONE
  • ELKRIDGE
  • TORQUE
  • BIGHORN
  • ROAD WARRIOR
  • TRAIL RUNNER
  • LITHIUM
  • MALLARD
  • GRAVITY
  • PROWLER
  • CYCLONE
  • FUEL
  • NORTH TRAIL

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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