TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HEARTLAND MALLARD RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SLIDE PULLEY CABLE SYSTEM THAT OPERATED ALL THREE SIDES HAD DETACHED FROM THE WALL DUE TO A MECHANICAL DEFECT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OTHER TWO SLIDE PULLEYS WERE ALSO DETACHING FROM THE WALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGN…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HEARTLAND MALLARD RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SLIDE PULLEY CABLE SYSTEM THAT OPERATED ALL THREE SIDES HAD DETACHED FROM THE WALL DUE TO A MECHANICAL DEFECT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OTHER TWO SLIDE PULLEYS WERE ALSO DETACHING FROM THE WALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT ALL THREE OF THE SLIDE PULLEY MECHANICAL SYSTEMS FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WOULD TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE FAULTY PULLEY SYSTEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 0. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2017 Mallard recreational trailers. The certification label on these vehicles may have incorrect tire size and/or tire pressure information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the label has incorrect tire pressure or size information, the operator may improperly inflate the tires or possibly over load the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Heartland has notified owners, and dealers will replace the certification label with a corrected label, free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2017. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99.01.31.
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Wilderness and Mallard travel trailers, 2015-2017 Elkridge fifth wheel travel trailers, and 2017 Sundance and Torque travel trailers. The affected vehicles have an LED light on the front cap of the camper that may short circuit and overheat.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the light overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy: Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the light with one that has built-in voltage protection. The recall began on September 1, 2016. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.
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Exterior Lighting
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Wilderness and Mallard travel trailers, 2015-2017 Elkridge fifth wheel travel trailers, and 2017 Sundance and Torque travel trailers. The affected vehicles have an LED light on the front cap of the camper that may short circuit and overheat.
Consequence: If the light overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy: Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the light with one that has built-in voltage protection. The recall began on September 1, 2016. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.
Electrical System:wiring
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Wilderness and Mallard travel trailers, 2015-2017 Elkridge fifth wheel travel trailers, and 2017 Sundance and Torque travel trailers. The affected vehicles have an LED light on the front cap of the camper that may short circuit and overheat.
Consequence: If the light overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy: Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the light with one that has built-in voltage protection. The recall began on September 1, 2016. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.
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."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Improper inflation can cause the trailer tires to become overloaded, resulting in poor handling and increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the certification label, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2016. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99-01-25.
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