EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS
May 7, 2009
58 units potentially affected
The defect: HEARTLAND IS RECALLING 58 MY 2010 EAGLE RIDGE FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS. THE LP LINE FOR THE KITCHEN SLIDE OUT IS ROUTED UNDER THE SLIDE OUT THROUGH A HANGER. THE HANGER WAS IMPROPERLY ROUTED WHICH ALLOWS THE LINE TO RUB AGAINST THE TIRE, DAMAGING THE LP HOSE AND WIRING.
The risk: THIS COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE A FIRE RESULTING IN SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE LP HOSE, WIRING AND HANGER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 27, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HEARTLAND AT 1-877-262-8032.