Recall 12V417000: 2011–2012 Heartland ELK Ridge and 1 other model

Report received

Aug 28, 2012

Manufacturer

Heartland recreational vehicles, llc

Potentially affected

7vehicles

Model years

2011–2013

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Heartland RV (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Elkridge and model year 2012-2013 Bighorn Silverado fifth wheel vehicles. Certain vehicles manufactured with liquid propane (LP) generators may have the LP supply line connected incorrectly to the generator.

Possible consequence

If the LP supply line is connected incorrectly, the generator may vent liquid propane into the generator compartment. In the presence of an ignition source, the vented propane can result in an explosion.

Remedy

Heartland will notify owners and dealers will inspect and correct the LP supply line fitting as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 10, 2012. Owners may contact Heartland at 1-888-262-5992.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2012 Heartland Bighorn Silverado2 complaints
• 2013 Heartland Bighorn Silverado3 complaints
• 2011 Heartland ELK Ridge1 complaints
• 2012 Heartland ELK Ridge0 complaints