Heartland Recall 12V470000: Equipment, Recreational Vehicle/trailer, Lpg Systems, Lines And Fittings

NHTSA recall 12V470000 · announced September 25, 2012 · filed by Heartland Recreational Vehicles, Llc · 68 units affected

The problem

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC, (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Bighorn Silverado Fifth Wheel Travel trailers, manufactured from February 28, 2012, through August 28, 2012. The liquid propane (LP) hose and wire hanger that is mounted under the slide out can come in contact with the tire, causing damage to the LP hose and wiring.

The risk

A damaged LP hose can lead to an LP leak and fire, increasing the risk of injury or death.

What to do

Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will repair the affected vehicles free of charge. The recall began on October 5, 2012. Owners may contact Heartland Recreational Vehicles at 1-888-262-5992.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Heartland's number for this recall is 99-01-10.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2012 Heartland Bighorn Silverado
• 2013 Heartland Bighorn Silverado

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.