Protective Cover Missing from 12-Volt Mini Breaker – 2022 Heartland Sundance Trailers

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IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL «OWNER» «STREET» «CITY», «STATE» «ZIP_CODE» This notice applies to your vehicle: «WARRANTY ID» Dear «OWNER»: This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Heartland RV (Heartland) has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 2022 Heartland Sundance Travel Trailers manufactured in 2022. We apologize for any inconvenience this action may cause you, however your safety and continued satisfaction are of the utmost importance to us. On certain 2022 Heartland Sundance Travel Trailers, the required 12v mini breaker cover for the slide out was not installed during production. This has led to exposed studs that could cause arcing. Exposed studs on the mini breaker can be touched by the aluminum ducting in the area. This could cause arcing and lead to an increased risk of fire and personal injury. Heartland will have an authorized dealer or repair center inspect the 12 volt mini breaker for the slide out. If found missing, the dealer will cap the mini breaker with the proper cap. This repair should take no more than 15 minutes to complete. This defect will be corrected at no expense to you, the owner. All Reimbursements will be covered by Heartland’s general reimbursement plan. At your earliest convenience, Please contact your local dealer to set up an appointment to have this inspected and if needed corrected immediately, this service will be performed free of charge. You will need the following information for the phone call: • VIN of your travel trailer • Name, Address, and Phone Number If you have questions concerning this recall or if you need any assistance please contact the Warranty/Service Department by email at ‘warranty@heartlandrvs.com’, or by phone at 877-262-8032. If you had appropriate repairs completed prior to receipt of this recall notice, and if you incurred any direct cost in connection with obtaining such repair, you may be eligible to receive reimbursement from Heartland by contacting the Heartland Warranty/Service Department. If after contacting Heartland Customer Service you are still not satisfied we have done our best to remedy this situation, you may also submit a written complaint to: Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590. You may call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153; or go to http://www.safercar.gov.) Federal regulations require that any vehicle lessor receiving this recall notice must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten days. Thank you for your attention and cooperation in this matter. Sincerely, Heartland RV Service Department cc: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Reason for this recall What we need you to do RECREATIONAL VEHICLE SAFETY RECALL NOTICE Safety Recall: 22v305 Heartland WCC: 99.01.68 Date: What we will do

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-305 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC Submission Date : MAY 06, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22V-305 Manufacturer Recall No. : TBD Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC Address : 1001 All Pro Drive Elkhart IN 46514 Company phone : 8772628032 Population : Number of potentially involved : 69 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2022-2022 Heartland Sundance Vehicle Type : TRAILERS Body Style : OTHER Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : The population was determined from when the line employee did not install a 12v mini breaker cover to when it was discovered. Production Dates : MAR 31, 2022 – APR 14, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 5SFSB3624NE509481 End : 5SFSB3622NE509656 ✔ Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : The required 12v mini breaker cover for the slide-out was not installed during production. This has led to exposed studs that could cause arching. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : Exposed studs on the mini breaker can be touched by the aluminum ducting in the area. This could cause arching and lead to an increased risk of fire and personal injury. Description of the Cause : The rubber cover was not installed during production to protect the studs on the 12v mini breaker. Identification of Any Warning There will be no red rubber cover on the mini breaker for the slide-out room Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-305 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 that can Occur : located behind the converter. Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Mini breaker rubber boot Component Description : Mini breaker rubber boot Component Part Number : 11131: Boot – VTE-464NOV02 – Rubber Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : NR Address : NR NR Country : NR Chronology : 4/26/22 received an email from production about missing covers on mini breakers. 4/27/22 – 4/29/22 Ran warranty claims and determining scope and range. 4/29/22 – called safety committee meeting. 4/30/22 voted to recall. We have had zero warranty claims and zero personal injuries or property damage. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Heartland will have an authorized dealer or repair center inspect the 12- volt mini breaker for the slide-out. If found missing, the dealer will cap the mini breaker with the proper cap. This repair should take no more than 15 minutes to complete. This defect will be corrected at no expense to you, the owner. All Reimbursements will be covered by Heartland’s general reimbursement plan. How Remedy Component Differs The mini breaker will have a red rubber boot VTEE-464NOV02 installed. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-305 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 from Recalled Component : Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : Production began re-installing the cap once the omission was found. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Heartland will begin notifying owners/dealers once letters are approved Planned Dealer Notification Date : JUL 01, 2022 – JUL 01, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : JUL 01, 2022 – JUL 01, 2022 * NR – Not Reported

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