Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V417000 Reported August 28, 2012

Lp supply line

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, Llc · N/A · 7 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
12V417000
Manufacturer Campaign
99-01-09
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
7
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 28, 2012

Defect 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.

Safety 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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Heartland Recreational Vehicles, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 12V417000 or campaign 99-01-09.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 12V417000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 12V417000?

NHTSA recall 12V417000 was issued by Heartland Recreational Vehicles, Llc on August 28, 2012. It addresses: Lp supply line. The recall affects approximately 7 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Heartland Recreational Vehicles, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V417000 or the manufacturer campaign number 99-01-09. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.