HEARTLAND NORTH TRAIL

EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:OVEN/STOVE/COOKTOP

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2023 Elk Ridge, Lithium, 2024 Eddie Bauer, Corterra, 2023-2024 Big Country, Big Horn, South Fork, Fuel, Gravity, Mallard, North Trail, Sundance, Milestone, Pioneer, Prowler, Torque, and Trail Runner fifth wheels and travel trailers. The LED backlight circuit board in the cooktop range may fail, causing the board to overheat.

Risk: A circuit board that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2021-2022 North Trail trailers. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the Federal Certification Label, is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Risk: An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2022 Cyclone, Gravity, Sundance, Big Country, Big Horn, Big Horn Traveler, Elkridge, Fuel, North Trail, Landmark, Lithium, Milestone, Torque, Trail Runner, Pioneer, Prowler, and Road Warrior travel trailers. The quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leak.

Risk: A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:REFRIGERATOR

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2021 North Trail and Mallard recreational trailers. The refrigerator roof vents were not routed properly during production.

Risk: An improperly routed vent may allow the refrigerator to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire. Further, exhaust gas trapped inside the vehicle can cause carbon monoxide poisoning, increasing the risk of injury or death.

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2021 Mallard, Wilderness, Trail Runner and 2020-2021 North Trail trailers. The LP gas lines may not have been tightened properly on the outside cooktops, which could result in a gas leak.

Risk: A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire.

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC. (Heartland) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Mallard, Shadow Cruiser, Sundance XLTTT, Wilderness, Prowler, Trail Runner, 2018-2019 Pioneer, Terry Classic, 2020-2021 Lithium, and 2021 North Trail trailers equipped with a Winntec model 6020 two-stage propane regulator. The regulator may fail, causing an increase in propane pressure.

Risk: Increased propane pressure can enlarge the flames in gas appliances, increasing the risk of a fire.

SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2019 Heartland Mallard, Pioneer, Sundance XLT, Wilderness, North Trail, Prowler and Trail Runner travel trailers. The axles may be missing inner bearing races on the hubs, which can cause the bearing to burnout or cause the hub to overheat.

Risk: The missing bearing race may cause premature hub bearing failure, possibly resulting in a separation of the hub from the axle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Heartland Recreational Vehicles (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2017 trailers manufactured February 29, 2016, to May 5, 2016. The certification labels have incorrect tire pressure information, failing to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Risk: Improper inflation can cause the trailer tires to become overloaded, resulting in poor handling and increased risk of a crash.

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain trailers of various models and model years. Click on "All Products Associated With This Recall" for a complete list. The tire certification labels applied to the vehicles may contain inaccurate tire sizing and/or inflation information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Risk: An owner or operator could rely on the inaccurate information in inflating the tires which could cause under or over inflation which, in turn, could lead to a tire failure or crash.

EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:OVEN/STOVE/COOKTOP

The contact owns a 2024 Heartland North Trail RV. The contact stated that while operating the Cook Top Range, the knob for the unused second burner was in the off position, but was flashing red. Moments later the a burning odor was present, and the flames came from the flashing burner knob. The contact used a fire extinguisher to extinguish the fire. The fire department was called to the scene and disconnected the propane gas unit from the Cook Top. The cause of the failure was not determined. The contact later became ill after using the fire extinguisher and required medical treatment. Previously, while using the oven, the glass from the oven door became unsecured and fell out. Also, the bed dinette unit had fallen onto the foot of the guest, causing a fracture to the right toe, which required medical treatment, and the RV had several water leaks from the outdoor shower and kitchen area. The contact was concerned that mold may have developed inside the RV due to the water leaks. The cause of the failures was not yet determined or repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified. The contact was later informed of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V236000(EQUIPMENT). The contact indicated that the RV cooktop had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 50.

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

The contact owns a 2024 Heartland North Trail RV. The contact stated that while operating the Cook Top Range, the knob for the unused second burner was in the off position, but was flashing red. Moments later the a burning odor was present, and the flames came from the flashing burner knob. The contact used a fire extinguisher to extinguish the fire. The fire department was called to the scene and disconnected the propane gas unit from the Cook Top. The cause of the failure was not determined. The contact later became ill after using the fire extinguisher and required medical treatment. Previously, while using the oven, the glass from the oven door became unsecured and fell out. Also, the bed dinette unit had fallen onto the foot of the guest, causing a fracture to the right toe, which required medical treatment, and the RV had several water leaks from the outdoor shower and kitchen area. The contact was concerned that mold may have developed inside the RV due to the water leaks. The cause of the failures was not yet determined or repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified. The contact was later informed of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V236000(EQUIPMENT). The contact indicated that the RV cooktop had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 50.