2012 Heartland Elkridge problems & recalls

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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.

Problem: Heartland recreational vehicles, llc (heartland) is recalling certain trailers of various models and model years. click on "all products associated with this recall" for a complete list. the tire certification labels applied to the vehicles may contain inaccurate tire sizing and/or inflation information. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 cfr part 567, "certification."

Risk: An owner or operator could rely on the inaccurate information in inflating the tires which could cause under or over inflation which, in turn, could lead to a tire failure or crash.

Fix: Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will send a replacement label with the correct information, free of charge. the recall began on september 29, 2015. owners may contact heartland customer service at 1-574-266-3988.