Recall 08V-380: 2007–2008 Heartland Big Country, 2005–2008 Heartland Bighorn and 5 more
HEARTLAND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, LLC recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Aug 1, 2008, covering about 6,002 vehicles.
The problem
Heartland rv is recalling 6,002 my 2005-2008 big country, landmark, big horn, cyclone, razor, sundance, and trail runner fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (Gas flame) is present.
The risk
If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.
The fix
Heartland rv is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (Please see 08e032). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or heartland rv at 1-574-262-8030.
Notes
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | HEARTLAND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, LLC |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 08V380000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Heartland Big Country | 2007, 2008 | All years |
| Heartland Bighorn | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 | All years |
| Heartland Cyclone | 2007, 2008 | All years |
| Heartland Landmark | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 | All years |
| Heartland Razor | 2007, 2008 | All years |
| Heartland Sundance | 2006, 2007, 2008 | All years |
| Heartland Trail Runner | 2007 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 08V-380?
Heartland rv is recalling 6,002 my 2005-2008 big country, landmark, big horn, cyclone, razor, sundance, and trail runner fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (Gas flame) is present.
How is recall 08V-380 fixed?
Heartland rv is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (Please see 08e032). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or heartland rv at 1-574-262-8030.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.