NHTSA Recall 17V750000: Equipment
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 19,615 vehicles. It affects 21 models including the Heartland Big Country.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V750000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | November 22, 2017 |
| Owner notification | January 15, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Elkridge, North Country, North Trail FW, 2011 Big Country, Bighorn, Caliber, Country Ridge, Cyclone, Edge, Focus, Graystone, Landmark, MPG, North Trail TT, Road Warrior, Sundance, Sundance TT, Sundance XLT FW, Sundance XLT TT, Trail Runner, 2018 Fuel TT, 2016-2018 Sundance XLT TT, and Torque TT recreational vehicles, equipped with certain Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Safety risk
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Heartland will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 17V750000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Heartland Big Country | 2011 |
| Heartland Big Horn | 2011 |
| Heartland Caliber | 2011 |
| Heartland Country Ridge | 2011 |
| Heartland Cyclone | 2011 |
| Heartland Elkridge | 2010, 2011 |
| Heartland Focus | 2011 |
| Heartland Fuel TT | 2018 |
| Heartland Graystone | 2011 |
| Heartland Landmark | 2011 |
| Heartland MPG | 2011 |
| Heartland North Country | 2010, 2011 |
| Heartland North Trail FW | 2010, 2011 |
| Heartland North Trail TT | 2011 |
| Heartland Road Warrior | 2011 |
| Heartland Sundance | 2011 |
| Heartland Sundance TT | 2011 |
| Heartland Sundance XLT FW | 2011 |
| Heartland Sundance XLT TT | 2011, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Heartland Torque | 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Heartland Trail Runner | 2011 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.