Lpg systems: lines and fittingsRecall 18V-896 · 2019 Heartland Milestone
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC recall 18V-896 covers 78 2019 Heartland Milestone for a lpg systems: lines and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on December 17, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q4) shows 42% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V896000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain Milestone recreational trailers, model 377MB. The liquid propane (LP) gas hose for the water heater may have been improperly secured with a zip tie. If the zip tie fails, the hose may contact the tire.
The risk
If the LP hose contacts the tire, it can cause a propane leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will secure the hose with a P-clamp and replace the LP hose if damage is found, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2019. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99.01.44.
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
42%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 23, 2018 to December 14, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.