Recall 17V750 covers 19,615 2010, 2011, 2016, 2017, 2018 Heartland recreational vehicles with Kidde extinguishers. Free replacement extinguishers are available through Kidde.
Heartland is recalling 19,615 2010, 2011, 2016, 2017, 2018 RVs, including North Country, North Trail Fw, and Torque models, because certain Kidde plastic-handle or push-button fire extinguishers can clog, require excessive force, or have a nozzle detach. In a fire, a failed extinguisher increases injury risk, and Heartland dealers will replace it free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The recalled 2010, 2011, 2016, 2017, 2018 Heartland recreational vehicles have certain Kidde plastic-handle or push-button 'Pindicator' fire extinguishers. The extinguisher is supposed to release fire-suppressing powder when the handle or button is pressed, giving an owner a first response tool for a small fire inside or near the vehicle.
On the plastic-handle extinguishers, the valve can clog or require excessive force to activate after a brief press and release. That leaves the extinguisher unable to discharge as expected when it is needed. On certain models, the nozzle can also detach from the valve assembly with enough force to injure someone and leave the extinguisher inoperable.
For the push-button 'Pindicator' extinguishers, the problem is activation force. The button can take more force than expected before the extinguisher works. There is no warning sign before failure.
Who's affected?
The included Heartland lines are towable RV products, and every listed model-year pairing names Equipment as the component.
| 2010 Heartland North Country | Equipment |
|---|---|
| 2011 Heartland North Trail Fw | Equipment |
| 2011 Heartland Big Country | Equipment |
| 2011 Heartland Big Horn | Equipment |
| 2011 Heartland Caliber | Equipment |
| 2011 Heartland Country Ridge | Equipment |
| 2011 Heartland Elkridge | Equipment |
| 2011 Heartland Focus | Equipment |
| 2011 Heartland Mpg | Equipment |
| 2011 Heartland Sundance Tt | Equipment |
| 2010 Heartland North Trail Fw | Equipment |
| 2011 Heartland Sundance | Equipment |
| 2011 Heartland Road Warrior | Equipment |
| 2011 Heartland North Trail Tt | Equipment |
| 2018 Heartland Torque | Equipment |
| 2018 Heartland Sundance XLT Tt | Equipment |
| 2011 Heartland North Country | Equipment |
| 2018 Heartland Fuel Tt | Equipment |
| 2017 Heartland Torque | Equipment |
| 2016 Heartland Sundance XLT Tt | Equipment |
| 2017 Heartland Sundance XLT Tt | Equipment |
| 2016 Heartland Torque | Equipment |
| 2011 Heartland Trail Runner | Equipment |
| 2011 Heartland Landmark | Equipment |
| 2011 Heartland Graystone | Equipment |
| 2010 Heartland Elkridge | Equipment |
| 2011 Heartland Sundance XLT Tt | Equipment |
| 2011 Heartland Sundance XLT Fw | Equipment |
| 2011 Heartland Cyclone | Equipment |
| Units affected | 19,615 |
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?
If a fire starts, a recalled extinguisher that does not operate properly can leave occupants without the fire response they expect and increase the risk of injury. There is no known warning sign before failure. Until the replacement is handled, keep another working extinguisher available. Repair is free at any franchised Heartland dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2010, 2011, 2016, 2017, or 2018 Heartland North Country, North Trail Fw, Big Country, Big Horn, Caliber, Country Ridge, Elkridge, Focus, Mpg, Sundance Tt, Sundance, Road Warrior, North Trail Tt, Torque, Sundance XLT Tt, Fuel Tt, Trail Runner, Landmark, Graystone, Sundance XLT Fw, or Cyclone is included in this recall.
- Contact Heartland customer service to start the free Kidde fire extinguisher replacement.
- Reference recall number 17V750 when you call, and ask whether Heartland or Kidde needs the extinguisher model information from your RV.
- Replace the Kidde plastic-handle or push-button fire extinguisher so the extinguisher can discharge properly during a fire.
- Keep another working fire extinguisher in the RV until the recalled Kidde extinguisher is replaced.
What happens at the repair
Heartland's remedy is a free replacement fire extinguisher through Kidde, not a repair to the RV itself. Heartland notifies owners and directs them to contact Kidde for the replacement unit. If your VIN is included, have the campaign number and extinguisher information ready when you contact Heartland customer service or Kidde. Heartland has a general reimbursement plan on file, so owners who already paid for a covered replacement should keep proof of payment and ask Heartland how to submit a claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| November 22, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 15, 2018 | Owner notification mailed |
| January 22, 2018 | Dealer notification began |
| January 22, 2018 | Dealer notification ended |
| January 22, 2018 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V750?
Recall 17V750 covers 19,615 Heartland recreational vehicles equipped with certain Kidde plastic-handle or push-button Pindicator fire extinguishers. The extinguisher can clog, require excessive force to activate, or have a nozzle detach. Heartland directed owners to get a free replacement fire extinguisher from Kidde.
What should I do if my 2010, 2011, 2016, 2017, or 2018 Heartland RV is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific RV is included in recall 17V750. If it is, contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032 or Kidde customer service at 1-855-262-3540 to request the free replacement fire extinguisher.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the recall remedy at no cost, and Heartland's remedy directs owners to get a replacement Kidde fire extinguisher free of charge. Keep the recall number, 17V750, ready when you contact Heartland or Kidde.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is that the fire extinguisher does not work as expected during a fire. If it fails to discharge, needs excessive force, or the nozzle detaches, the extinguisher becomes harder or impossible to use, increasing the risk of injury.
What if I bought my Heartland RV used?
The free recall remedy still applies. Ownership history does not remove the manufacturer's duty to provide the recall remedy at no cost. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Heartland RV is included, then contact Heartland or Kidde for the replacement extinguisher.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V750000 |
|---|---|
| Heartland customer service | 1-877-262-8032 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V750 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V750000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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