Recall 12V417000

EQUIPMENT

Report Date

20120828

Component

EQUIPMENT

Affected Vehicles

4 models

Defect Description

Heartland RV (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Elkridge and model year 2012-2013 Bighorn Silverado fifth wheel vehicles. Certain vehicles manufactured with liquid propane (LP) generators may have the LP supply line connected incorrectly to the generator.

Safety Consequence

If the LP supply line is connected incorrectly, the generator may vent liquid propane into the generator compartment. In the presence of an ignition source, the vented propane can result in an explosion.

Remedy

Heartland will notify owners and dealers will inspect and correct the LP supply line fitting as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 10, 2012. Owners may contact Heartland at 1-888-262-5992.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2011	HEARTLAND	ELKRIDGE
2012	HEARTLAND	BIGHORN SILVERADO
2012	HEARTLAND	ELKRIDGE
2013	HEARTLAND	BIGHORN SILVERADO

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.