Heartland Bighorn (2015) – 15V198000

Defect Description For Recall

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, Llc (Heartland) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2015 Bighorn, Cyclone, Edge, Elkridge, Landmark 365, Road Warrior, And Torque Fifth Wheel And Travel Trailers. In The Affected Vehicles, A Rivet For The Quad Entry Steps May Shear And Fail, Causing The Steps To Give When Being Used.

Make Of Vehicle

HEARTLAND

Model Of Vehicle

BIGHORN

Year

2015

Recall Campaign Number

15V198000

Component Description

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

Effect Of Defect

If The Rivet Shears Causing The Quad Step To Fail, The Step User May Fall, Increasing The Risk Of Personal Injury.

Fix Defect

Heartland Has Notified Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The DefeCTIve Rivets With Bolts, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On April 13, 2015. Owners May Contact Heartland Customer Service At 1-877-262-8032. Heartland’S Number For This Recall Is 99-01-20.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, Llc

Start Of Manufacture

20141106

End Of Manufacture

20150227

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

1691

Date Owners Notified

20150413

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, Llc

Date Report Received

20150403

Make Campaign Number

99-01-20

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard