Recall 11V159 affects 589 2010-2011 Heartland North Country travel trailers for LP pipe contact that can leak. Repair is free at any franchised Heartland dealer.
Heartland is recalling 589 2010-2011 North Country travel trailers because suspension movement can contact the LP pipe mounted on the frame above the equalizer arm. Continued contact can cause an LP leak and create a fire risk that can lead to serious injury or property damage; the Heartland dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The LP pipe on a 2010-2011 Heartland North Country travel trailer is part of the trailer's propane system. It carries LP gas along the frame so fuel can reach the trailer appliances that use propane. The pipe is mounted under the trailer, above the equalizer arm in the suspension area.
On affected trailers, the suspension has too little clearance from that LP pipe. As the suspension moves over road bumps and load changes, it can touch the pipe. Repeated contact rubs or strikes the pipe until a leak develops, which means LP gas escapes where the line is supposed to stay sealed.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner is not given a dash light or clear early symptom from this recall record, so the problem depends on inspection of the pipe routing and suspension clearance.
Who's affected?
Spans the 2010 and 2011 North Country model years, with the LPG system equipment listed for both years.
| 2011 Heartland North Country | Lpg systems |
|---|---|
| 2010 Heartland North Country | Lpg systems |
| Units affected | 589 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific trailer.
What's the safety risk?
The defect creates a fire risk that can lead to serious bodily injury or property damage. Because no warning sign is listed, do not wait for symptoms. If your VIN is included, arrange the recall work promptly. Repair will be free at any franchised Heartland dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2010-2011 Heartland North Country is included in this recall.
- Contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032 to confirm the free repair path for the LP pipe and suspension contact.
- Ask a franchised Heartland dealer to inspect the trailer and correct the LP system clearance issue free of charge.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 11V159 when you call.
- Avoid using the trailer until the LP pipe is checked and the repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
The filing does not give a detailed parts list or a current remedy status. What it does say is that the dealer correction is free once available. At the dealer, a Heartland technician checks the area where the suspension moves near the LP pipe mounted on the trailer frame above the equalizer arm. The repair corrects the contact point so the suspension no longer rubs the LP pipe. Parts and labor are covered under the recall once the remedy is open.
Timeline
| March 8, 2011 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 15, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 11V159?
Recall 11V159 covers 589 2010-2011 Heartland North Country travel trailers with suspension contact against an LP pipe mounted on the frame. Continued contact can create an LP leak, creating fire risk with serious injury or property damage. Heartland dealers correct the trailer free of charge.
What should I do if my 2010-2011 Heartland North Country is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 11V159. If it is, contact a franchised Heartland dealer to schedule the LP system and suspension correction. Reference recall number 11V159 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the safety defect at no cost, and Heartland says dealers will correct affected trailers free of charge. The safety recall began on March 15, 2011. Owners can also call Heartland at 1-877-262-8032.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire from an LP leak under the trailer. The recall involves suspension contact with the LP pipe above the equalizer arm. If contact continues and a leak develops, the official consequence is serious bodily injury or property damage.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V159000 |
|---|---|
| Heartland customer service | 1-877-262-8032 |
| NHTSA recall # | 11V159 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 11V159000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →