Recall
Heartland Elkridge — 15V198000
NHTSA ID
15V198000
Make
Heartland
Model
Elkridge
Years Affected
2015
Recall Date
2015-04-03
Component
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Units Affected
1,691
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
99-01-20
Summary
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2015 Bighorn, Cyclone, Edge, Elkridge, Landmark 365, Road Warrior, and Torque fifth wheel and travel trailers. In the affected vehicles, a rivet for the quad entry steps may shear and fail, causing the steps to give when being used.
Consequence
If the rivet shears causing the quad step to fail, the step user may fall, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy
Heartland has notified owners, and dealers will replace the defective rivets with bolts, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2015. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99-01-20.