Vehicle recall 12V470000 · September 25, 2012
2012-2013 Heartland Bighorn Silverado
The liquid propane (LP) hose and wire hanger that is mounted under the slide out can come in contact with the tire, causing damage to the LP hose and wiring.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC, (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Bighorn Silverado Fifth Wheel Travel trailers, manufactured from February 28, 2012, through August 28, 2012. The liquid propane (LP) hose and wire hanger that is mounted under the slide out can come in contact with the tire, causing damage to the LP hose and wiring.
- Consequence
- A damaged LP hose can lead to an LP leak and fire, increasing the risk of injury or death.
- Remedy
- Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will repair the affected vehicles free of charge. The recall began on October 5, 2012. Owners may contact Heartland Recreational Vehicles at 1-888-262-5992.
- Notes
- Heartland's number for this recall is 99-01-10.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic and 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
- 12V470000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 25, 2012
- Filed by
- HEARTLAND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- 99-01-10
- Owner notification
- October 5, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 68
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer › LPG systems › Lines and fittings
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
Has your Heartland been repaired?
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