Heartland Elk Ridge
Model Elk Ridge made by Heartland got 8 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and equipment. There was one recall concerning 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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 . | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 06/01/2011 | 3 | 12/28/2010 | |
| Consumer states problem with wiring *tgw the hitch pin was loose and tipped at an angle, the radio came on by itself, the frame was flexing on the driver's side, the landing gear switch was inoperative, the 110 volt was tripping the breaker and was not in compliance code. also, the 12 volt wiring was not in compliance code which caused the light switch to become hot and charred the connectors. | |||
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | |||
| 06/01/2011 | 3 | 12/28/2010 | |
| Consumer states problem with wiring *tgw the hitch pin was loose and tipped at an angle, the radio came on by itself, the frame was flexing on the driver's side, the landing gear switch was inoperative, the 110 volt was tripping the breaker and was not in compliance code. also, the 12 volt wiring was not in compliance code which caused the light switch to become hot and charred the connectors. | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OR | JUNCTION CITY | 97448 | GUARANTY RV | 541-998-2333 |