Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC recalls 2015 Heartland — 7 models

Recall date

April 3, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall number

15V198000

Brand / firm

Heartland

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 1,691 units

Why it was recalled

If the rivet shears causing the quad step to fail, the step user may fall, increasing the risk of personal injury.

What was recalled

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2015 Bighorn, Cyclone, Edge, Elkridge, Landmark 365, Road Warrior, and Torque fifth wheel and travel trailers. In the affected vehicles, a rivet for the quad entry steps may shear and fail, causing the steps to give when being used.

What to do

Heartland has notified owners, and dealers will replace the defective rivets with bolts, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2015. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99-01-20.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.