Campaign 17V-750

These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the…

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Defect summary

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Elkridge, North Country, North Trail FW, 2011 Big Country, Bighorn, Caliber, Country Ridge, Cyclone, Edge, Focus, Graystone, Landmark, MPG, North Trail TT, Road Warrior, Sundance, Sundance TT, Sundance XLT FW, Sundance XLT TT, Trail Runner, 2018 Fuel TT, 2016-2018 Sundance XLT TT, and Torque TT recreational vehicles, equipped with certain Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

Consequence

In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Heartland will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.

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 17V750000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

21 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about equipment on these vehicles: 2, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 17V-750
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
HeartlandBIG Country20110
HeartlandBIG Horn20110
HeartlandCaliber20110
HeartlandCountry Ridge20110
HeartlandCyclone20110
HeartlandElkridge2010 to 20110
HeartlandFocus20110
HeartlandFuel TT20180
HeartlandGraystone20110
HeartlandLandmark20110
HeartlandMPG20110
HeartlandNorth Country2010 to 20111
HeartlandNorth Trail FW2010 to 20110
HeartlandNorth Trail TT20110
HeartlandRoad Warrior20110
HeartlandSundance20111
HeartlandSundance TT20110
HeartlandSundance XLT FW20110
HeartlandSundance XLT TT2011 to 20180
HeartlandTorque2016 to 20180
HeartlandTrail Runner20110
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.