Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published June 5, 2022
Heartland 2022 Sundance Trailer Electrical Fire Recall
Heartland is recalling 2022 Sundance trailers due to exposed electrical studs causing fire risk. Owners must have a cover installed by dealers to prevent arcing.
Heartland is recalling certain 2022 Sundance trailers because the 12-volt mini breaker cover wasn't installed during production. This can cause electrical arcing between exposed studs and aluminum ducting, increasing fire and injury risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80909-heartland-2022-sundance-trailer-electrical-fire-recall.
“Heartland 2022 Sundance Trailer Electrical Fire Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80909-heartland-2022-sundance-trailer-electrical-fire-recall. Based on NHTSA recall #22V305000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V305000).
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on June 5, 2022, that Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC is recalling certain 2022 Sundance trailers due to an electrical arcing fire risk. Dealers will inspect and install a cover for the slide-out's 12-volt mini breaker free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
Heartland Sundance, 2022
What to do
Dealers will inspect the 12-volt mini breaker for the slide-out and install a cover if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 21, 2022. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.
The hazard
According to NHTSA records, electrical arcing between exposed studs and nearby aluminum ducting can increase the risk of fire and injury. The defect occurred because the 12-volt mini breaker cover for the slide-out was not installed during production. NHTSA has one owner complaint on file for the 2022 HEARTLAND SUNDANCE, with no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC has 54 other recalls on record since July 5, 2009. Recent similar recalls include the Heartland Cyclone 2024 Fifth Wheel Recall regarding detachable steps (May 9, 2025), the Heartland 2023 Fifth Wheels Recall for LED circuit fire risk (March 27, 2024), and the Heartland 2023 Big Horn Fifth Wheels recall for incorrect tire size information (April 19, 2023). Other recent recalls of similar products include the Keystone 2026 Montana RV Recall for fire risk from damaged wiring (March 18, 2026), the Ford 2026 E-Transit Electrical Fire Risk Recall (Feb. 3, 2026), and the Keystone 2024 Voltage Recreational Trailers recall for fire risk from incorrect fuel lines (Nov. 10, 2025).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2022 Sundance trailer has an exposed 12-volt mini breaker stud without a cover. The recall started with owner notifications mailed June 21, 2022.
Brand
Heartland
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Check for Exposed Studs
Inspect the 12-volt mini breaker for exposed studs that may cause electrical arcing.
Get Cover Installed
Dealers will install a cover for free if necessary to prevent arcing.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will inspect the 12-volt mini breaker for the slide-out, and install a cover if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 21, 2022. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 16 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Heartland
We’ve drafted a message you can send Heartland to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V305000 — Heartland 2022 Sundance Trailer Electrical Fire Recall
Hello,
I own a Heartland 2022 Sundance Trailer Electrical Fire Recall that is covered by recall 22V305000 from Heartland.
The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect the 12-volt mini breaker for the slide-out, and install a cover if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 21, 2022. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
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