Heartland Recreational Vehicles – Slide Room may Extend While Vehicle is in Motion

Heartland Recreational Vehicles (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2016 Big Country, Bighorn, Cyclone, Edge, Elkridge, North Trail, Prowler, Road Warrior, Sundance XLT, Torque, Wilderness and 2015-2016 Landmark 365 fifth wheel and travel trailers. In the affected vehicles, the bolts that attach the expanding room to the sliding mechanism chain may fail allowing the room to extend unintentionally while the vehicle is in motion.

Report Received Date 04/03/2015
NHTSA ID 15V199000
Consequence Summary If the room extends while vehicle is in motion, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective bolts, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2015. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99-01-21.
Recall Code 99-01-21
Potentially Affected 252
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=15V199000)