NHTSAEQUIPMENT
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC - Improperly Vented Generator May Overheat
Published: August 13, 2024Recall ID: 24V605000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A generator that overheats increases the risk of fire. In addition, trapped exhaust gases inside the trailer can increase the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
Heartland Recreational Vehicles (Heartland) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Torque travel trailers, equipped with optional Onan 5.5 generators. These generators may not be properly vented and allow the generator to overheat or prevent exhaust gas from escaping properly.
Affected Products
Improperly Vented Generator May Overheat
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Improperly Vented Generator May Overheat |
| Nhtsa id | 24V605000 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V605000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC |
| Defect summary | Heartland Recreational Vehicles (Heartland) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Torque travel trailers, equipped with optional Onan 5.5 generators. These generators may not be properly vented and allow the generator to overheat or prevent exhaust gas from escaping properly. |
| Completion rate | 88.89 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will correctly route the generator venting, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2024. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. |
| Consequence summary | A generator that overheats increases the risk of fire. In addition, trapped exhaust gases inside the trailer can increase the risk of injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially affected | 9 |
| Report received date | 2024-08-13T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |