2018 Heartland Prowler & 2018 Heartland Trail Runner recall: brakes
⚠️ What's wrong
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 fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V689000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 99.01.36
- Manufacturer
- Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 1,085
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
- Owner phone
- 1-877-262-8032
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Nov 14, 2017
- Built
- Jul 10, 2017 – Sep 30, 2017
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.