Service brakes, electricRecall 17V-689 · Heartland vehicles
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC recall 17V-689 covers 1,085 Heartland vehicles for a service brakes, electric problem, reported to NHTSA on November 1, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q3) shows 29% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V689000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2018 Prowler and Trail Runner recreational trailers. The wires for the electric brakes may get caught in the spring hangers during axle movement, possibly resulting in the wires being severed.
The risk
A severed brake wire would reduce braking capability, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Heartland has notified owners, and dealers will clamp the wires out of the area of the spring hanger and shackle, free of charge. The recall began on November 14, 2017. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99.01.36.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
29%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 10, 2017 to September 30, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.