2007 - 2008 HEARTLAND BIG COUNTRY
2007 - 2008 HEARTLAND BIGHORN
2005 - 2008 HEARTLAND CYCLONE
2007 - 2008 HEARTLAND LANDMARK
2005 - 2008 HEARTLAND RAZOR
2007 - 2008 HEARTLAND SUNDANCE
2006 - 2008 HEARTLAND TRAIL RUNNER
Manufacturer : HEARTLAND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, LLC
Mfr's Report Date : JUL 30, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V380000
EQ08010 NHTSA Action Number: EQ08010
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 6002
Summary: HEARTLAND RV IS RECALLING 6,002 Model Year 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.
Consequence: IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: 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.