Vehicle recall 12V417000 · August 28, 2012
Heartland Bighorn Silverado and Elkridge
Certain vehicles manufactured with liquid propane (LP) generators may have the LP supply line connected incorrectly to the generator.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Heartland RV (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Elkridge and model year 2012-2013 Bighorn Silverado fifth wheel vehicles. Certain vehicles manufactured with liquid propane (LP) generators may have the LP supply line connected incorrectly to the generator.
- Consequence
- If the LP supply line is connected incorrectly, the generator may vent liquid propane into the generator compartment. In the presence of an ignition source, the vented propane can result in an explosion.
- Remedy
- Heartland will notify owners and dealers will inspect and correct the LP supply line fitting as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 10, 2012. Owners may contact Heartland at 1-888-262-5992.
- Notes
- Heartland RV's safety recall number is 99-01-09. 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 www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V417000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 28, 2012
- Filed by
- HEARTLAND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- 99-01-09
- Owner notification
- September 10, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 7
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Heartland Bighorn Silverado (2012-2013): 2013, 2012
- Heartland Elkridge (2011-2012): 2012, 2011
Has your Heartland been repaired?
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