Vehicle recall 17V689000 · November 1, 2017
Heartland Prowler and Trail Runner
The wires for the electric brakes may get caught in the spring hangers during axle movement, possibly resulting in the wires being severed.
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 2018 Prowler and Trail Runner recreational trailers. The wires for the electric brakes may get caught in the spring hangers during axle movement, possibly resulting in the wires being severed.
- Consequence
- A severed brake wire would reduce braking capability, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Heartland has notified owners, and dealers will clamp the wires out of the area of the spring hanger and shackle, free of charge. The recall began on November 14, 2017. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99.01.36.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V689000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 1, 2017
- Filed by
- Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- 99.01.36
- Owner notification
- November 14, 2017
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,085
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, electric
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Heartland Prowler (2018): 2018
- Heartland Trail Runner (2018): 2018
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