Campaign 16V-566

Affected vehicles have an LED light on the front cap of the camper that may short circuit and overheat

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Defect summary

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.

Notes

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 16V566000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

5 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about electrical system on these vehicles: 6, of which 6 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 16V-566
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
HeartlandElkridge2015 to 20171
HeartlandMallard2016 to 20172
HeartlandSundance20170
HeartlandTorque20170
HeartlandWilderness2016 to 20173
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.