Heartland Caliber
Model Caliber made by Heartland got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningsuspension, wheels.
Model 2011
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| SUSPENSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V451000 | HEARTLAND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, LLC | from 07/21/2010 to 09/10/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 161 | 10/08/2010 | MFR | HEARTLAND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, LLC | 09/24/2010 | 10/04/2010 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Heartland is recalling certain model year 2011 caliber travel trailers manufactured from july 21, 2010, through september 15, 2010. these vehicles have the potential for the suspension to contact the liquid propane (lp) pipe under trailer. this contact can cause damage to the lp pipe which could result in a gas leak. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source could cause a fire which could result in serious bodily injury and/or property damage. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will move the lp pipe away from the suspension to prevent contact and replace any damaged pipe. this service will be performed free of charge. the recall began on october 8, 2010. owners may contact warranty/service department by email at parts@heartlandrvs.com, or by phone at 877-262-8032. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Heartland safety recall no. 99-01-04.owners may also 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| WHEELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V607000 | HEARTLAND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, LLC | from 08/24/2010 to 10/15/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 527 | 12/15/2010 | MFR | HEARTLAND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, LLC | 12/01/2010 | 12/07/2010 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Heartland is recalling certain model year 2011 travel trailers equipped with 15x6 white spoke or modular design steel wheels with a six hole bolt pattern. some of the wheels may have inadequate weld penetration between the outer ring and the center plate due to improper plate alignment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | There could be a potential wheel failure and wheel loss increasing the risk of a crash, or personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Heartland will replace the wheels free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during december 2010. owners may contact heartland at 877-262-8032. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Heartland safety recall no. 99-01-06.owners may also 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 . | |||||||||||||||