Safety Recall NHTSA · 17V689000 Reported November 1, 2017

Spring hanger may sever electric brake wire

Q: What is recall 17V689000?

NHTSA recall 17V689000 was issued by Heartland Recreational Vehicles, Llc on November 1, 2017. It addresses: Spring hanger may sever electric brake wire. The recall affects approximately 1,085 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, Llc · N/A · 1,085 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

17V689000

Manufacturer Campaign

99.01.36

Manufacturer

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, Llc

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

1,085

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

November 1, 2017

Completion Rate

28.76

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

A severed brake wire would reduce braking capability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Heartland Recreational Vehicles, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 17V689000 or campaign 99.01.36.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 17V689000

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

What is recall 17V689000?

NHTSA recall 17V689000 was issued by Heartland Recreational Vehicles, Llc on November 1, 2017. It addresses: Spring hanger may sever electric brake wire. The recall affects approximately 1,085 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 17V689000 or the manufacturer campaign number 99.01.36. 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.