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Heartland Recreational Vehicles - Unexpected unfurling of the awning
Official notice
7 May 2013
Last checked
7 May 2013
An official NHTSA notice concerns Heartland Recreational Vehicles - Unexpected unfurling of the awning. If motor damage has occurred, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the trailer is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash. Published 2013-05-07.
What to do now
Heartland will notify owners and dometic staff will replace the affected motors with a design that is not subject to an out-of-sequence installation error. The recall began on may 20, 2013. A notification schedule has not yet been provided. Owners may contact heartland recreational trailers at 1-888-262-5992 or dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed. Heartland's recall campaign number is 99-01-11.
Units affected
890
Recall number
99-01-11
Official notice
2013-05-07
The hazard
The hazard
If motor damage has occurred, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the trailer is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
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Brand: Heartland Recreational Vehicles. Contact: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC.
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