NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V689
Manufacturer Heartland
Recreational Vehicles, LLC
Components SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
Potential Number of Units Affected 1,085
Spring Hanger may Sever Electric Brake Wire
A severed brake wire would reduce braking capability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Summary
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2018 Prowler and Trail Runner recreational trailers. The wires for the electric brakes may get caught in the spring hangers during axle movement, possibly resulting in the wires being severed.
Remedy
Heartland has notified owners, and dealers will clamp the wires out of the area of the spring hanger and shackle, free of charge. The recall began on November 14, 2017. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland’s number for this recall is 99.01.36.
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.
RECALL SERVICE BULLETIN
99.01.36
SAFETY RECALL NOTICE
Safety Recall: 17V-689
November 14, 2017
SAFETY RECALL NOTICE
Safety Recall: 17V-689
2017-535
November 7, 2017
SAFETY RECALL NOTICE
Safety Recall: 17V-689
January 2, 2018
Recall Acknowledgement
November 27, 2017
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