The defect
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.
The risk
A severed brake wire would reduce braking capability, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Heartland Prowler | 2018 |
| Heartland Trail Runner | 2018 |
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heartland Prowler | 2018 | 0 | 3 |
| Heartland Trail Runner | 2018 | 0 | 2 |
Other service brakes, electric recalls in 2017
3 of the 810 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2017 concerned the service brakes, electric; Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC filed 62 campaigns in all.
| 17V600000 26 Sept 2017 | Trail King Industries, Inc. |
| 17V459000 19 Jul 2017 | Carry-On Trailer Corp. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2017