Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V181000 Reported May 7, 2013

Unexpected unfurling of the awning

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, Llc · N/A · 890 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
13V181000
Manufacturer Campaign
99-01-11
Manufacturer
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, Llc
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
890
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 7, 2013

Defect Summary

Heartland recreational vehicles is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 big country, bighorn, elk ridge, elk ridge express, landmark, prowler, sundance, sundance xlt, and silverado fith wheel and travel trailers manufactured february 13, 2013, through april 16, 2013. if the awning installation sequence was not completely followed, the awning motor may unknowingly become damaged.

Safety Consequence

If motor damage has occurred, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the trailer is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Heartland will notify owners and dometic staff will replace the affected motors with a design that is not subject to an out-of-sequence installation error. the recall began on may 20, 2013. a notification schedule has not yet been provided. owners may contact heartland recreational trailers at 1-888-262-5992 or dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed. heartland's recall campaign number is 99-01-11.

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 13V181000 or campaign 99-01-11.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 13V181000

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

What is recall 13V181000?

NHTSA recall 13V181000 was issued by Heartland Recreational Vehicles, Llc on May 7, 2013. It addresses: Unexpected unfurling of the awning. The recall affects approximately 890 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 13V181000 or the manufacturer campaign number 99-01-11. 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.