The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued the following recalls:
HEARTLAND RV, LLC
Incorrect GVWR on Certification Label/FMVSS 120
The operator may overload the vehicle, increasing the crash risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 27.
Heartland is recalling certain 2021 Heartland Pioneer SS171 travel trailers. The federal certification label lists the incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and axle rating. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 120, “Wheels and Rims – Other Than Passenger Cars” and 49 CFR Part 567, “Certification.”
Heartland will mail replacement labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Aug. 27, 2021. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.
NORTHWOOD MANUFACTURING, INC.
Stove Saddle Valves May Leak Gas
A gas leak can increase the fire risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 174.
Northwood is recalling certain 2019 Arctic Fox Camper 865, Arctic Fox Camper 990, Nash Travel Trailer 29S, Nash Travel Trailer 26N, and Nash Travel Trailer 24M trailers, equipped with Dometic S31, R731, and R2131 3-burner cooking stoves. The saddle valve securing bolt may be overtightened, possibly damaging the o-ring seal and causing a continuous gas leak.
Dometic service centers will replace the manifold bolt and valve seal, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 19, 2021. Owners may contact Northwood customer service at 1-800-766-6274. Northwood’s number for this recall is 2021-001.
ROADTREK INC.
Missing Carbon Monoxide Detector
The presence of carbon monoxide gas may not be detected, increasing the injury or death risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 128.
Roadtrek is recalling certain 2020-2021 Zion, Zion SRT, Play, and Slumber vehicles. An incorrect gas detector that is missing the carbon monoxide alarm may have been installed.
Roadtrek will ship owners a carbon monoxide detector to mount to their vehicle, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 29, 2021. Owners may contact Roadtrek customer service at 1-519-745-1160. Roadtrek’s number for this recall is 2021-02.
VANLEIGH RV
Rear Ladder Interferes with Emergency Exit
In an emergency, the rear egress window cannot be used as an exit, increasing the injury risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 79.
VanLeigh is recalling certain 2021-2022 Beacon recreational vehicles. Interference from the rear ladder can prevent the rear egress window from fully opening.
Dealers will replace the egress window, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact VanLeigh customer service at 1-662-612-4040.
