Electrical system: wiringRecall 19V-525 · Heartland vehicles
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC recall 19V-525 covers 5,598 Heartland vehicles for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on July 12, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q4) shows 21% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V525000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2017 Bighorn Traveler, 2016-2020 Elkridge, Elkridge Ex, 2019-2020 Milestone, 2017-2018 North Peak, 2016-2017 Oakmont, 2017-2020 Pioneer FW, 2016-2018 Prowler FW, 2017-2019 Sundance and Sundance XLTFW trailers. The A/C electrical connector may have been improperly installed, possibly causing increased electrical resistance and the connection to overheat.
The risk
Overheating of the connection can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will correct the electrical connections, free of charge. The recall began on September 5, 2019. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99.01.47.
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
21%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 14, 2016 to July 15, 2019. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.