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2012 Heartland Bighorn Silverado — federal recalls on file

2 federal recalls reported for the 2012 Heartland Bighorn Silverado

These are federal recalls reported for the 2012 Heartland Bighorn Silverado. A recall may apply only to certain VIN ranges or production windows. To confirm whether your specific VIN is in the affected window, use NHTSA's official per-VIN lookup or enter your VIN on our check page.

12V-470 Open recall Sep 25, 2012

HEARTLAND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, LLC

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC, (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Bighorn Silverado Fifth Wheel Travel trailers, manufactured from February 28, 2012, through August 28, 2012. The liquid propane (LP) hose and wire hanger that is mounted under the slide out can come in contact with the tire, causing damage to the LP hose and wiring.

Risk: A damaged LP hose can lead to an LP leak and fire, increasing the risk of injury or death.

Remedy: Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will repair the affected vehicles free of charge. The recall began on October 5, 2012. Owners may contact Heartland Recreational Vehicles at 1-888-262-5992. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.

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12V-417 Open recall Aug 28, 2012

HEARTLAND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, LLC

EQUIPMENT

Heartland RV (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Elkridge and model year 2012-2013 Bighorn Silverado fifth wheel vehicles. Certain vehicles manufactured with liquid propane (LP) generators may have the LP supply line connected incorrectly to the generator.

Risk: If the LP supply line is connected incorrectly, the generator may vent liquid propane into the generator compartment. In the presence of an ignition source, the vented propane can result in an explosion.

Remedy: Heartland will notify owners and dealers will inspect and correct the LP supply line fitting as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 10, 2012. Owners may contact Heartland at 1-888-262-5992. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.

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