Recall 17V689000 — SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC Defect in 2018-2018 HEARTLAND TRAIL RUNNER
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,085 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 17V689000 |
| Manufacturer | Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,085 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2018 Prowler and Trail Runner recreational trailers. The wires for the electric brakes may get caught in the spring hangers during axle movement, possibly resulting in the wires being severed.
Safety Consequence
A severed brake wire would reduce braking capability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Heartland has notified owners, and dealers will clamp the wires out of the area of the spring hanger and shackle, free of charge. The recall began on November 14, 2017. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99.01.36.
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| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 25V304000 | 2025 HEARTLAND CYCLONE | STRUCTURE:BODY:STEP/LADDER | 130 | |
| 24V605000 | 2025 HEARTLAND TORQUE | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR | 9 | |
| 24V315000 | 2024 HEARTLAND EDDIE BAUER | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 16 | |
| 24V236000 | 2023 HEARTLAND PROWLER | EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:OVEN/STOVE/COOKTOP | 10,038 | |
| 24V018000 | 2024 HEARTLAND CORTERRA | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 6 | |
| 23V278000 | 2023 HEARTLAND BIG COUNTRY | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 100 | |
| 22V591000 | 2022 HEARTLAND ELKRIDGE | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 5,446 | |
| 22V432000 | 2022 HEARTLAND ELKRIDGE | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS | 12,285 | |
| 22V294000 | 2022 HEARTLAND FUEL | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS | 26 |