Vehicle recall 22V170000 · March 21, 2022
Heartland Lithium, Prowler and 1 more model
The power inlet lug bolts may have been manufactured with excessively hard metal, preventing them from being tightened properly and resulting in a loose wiring connection.
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 2022 Lithium, Prowler, and Trail Runner travel trailers, equipped with a 50-amp shore power inlet. The power inlet lug bolts may have been manufactured with excessively hard metal, preventing them from being tightened properly and resulting in a loose wiring connection.
- Consequence
- Loose wiring can cause an electrical arc or short, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the power inlet, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 27, 2022. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V170000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 21, 2022
- Filed by
- Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- TBD
- Owner notification
- April 27, 2022
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 129
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer; Electrical system
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Heartland Lithium (2022): 2022
- Heartland Prowler (2022): 2022
- Heartland Trail Runner (2022): 2022
Has your Heartland been repaired?
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