Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published August 8, 2022
Heartland 2022 Sundance Travel Trailer Awning Recall: Risk of Injury from Dropping Awning
Heartland is recalling 2022 Sundance travel trailers due to a potential awning weld seam separation that could cause the awning to drop beyond normal operation, increasing injury risk. Owners should contact Heartland customer service for free repair or replacement.
Heartland is recalling certain 2022 Sundance travel trailers because the electric retractable awning may have a welded seam that separates, causing the awning to drop beyond normal operation and potentially increasing injury risk. This recall affects owners who have the specific model year and type of trailer listed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80911-heartland-2022-sundance-travel-trailer-awning-recall-risk-of-injury.
“Heartland 2022 Sundance Travel Trailer Awning Recall: Risk of Injury from Dropping Awning.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80911-heartland-2022-sundance-travel-trailer-awning-recall-risk-of-injury. Based on NHTSA recall #22V591000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V591000).
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on August 8, 2022, that Heartland Recreational Vehicles is recalling certain 2022 and 2023 travel trailers due to an awning hazard. Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the awning free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
Heartland Big Horn, 2022-2023
Heartland Cyclone, 2022
Heartland Elk Ridge, 2022
Heartland Fuel, 2022
Heartland Gravity, 2022-2023
Heartland Lithium, 2022-2023
Heartland Mallard, 2022-2023
Heartland Milestone, 2022
Heartland North Trail, 2022
Heartland Pioneer, 2022-2023
Heartland Prowler, 2022-2023
Heartland Road Warrior, 2022-2023
Heartland Sundance, 2022-2023
Heartland Torque, 2022-2023
Heartland Trail Runner, 2022-2023
What to do
Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the awning, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed by September 8, 2022. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.
The hazard
The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation. An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC has 54 other recalls on record since July 5, 2009. Other recent recalls include a May 9, 2025 recall for steps that may detach and a March 27, 2024 recall regarding LED circuit fire risk. Similar recent recalls of other brands include a Keystone Montana recall on May 18, 2026 for loose shock bolts and a Brinkley RV Model Z suspension recall on May 22, 2026.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2022 Sundance travel trailer has an electric retractable awning. The recall covers specific model years and types of Heartland travel trailers.
Brand
Heartland
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Heartland Customer Service
Call 1-877-262-8032 to arrange for a free repair or replacement of the awning.
Have Awning Inspected
Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the awning at no cost to you.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the awning, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed by September 8, 2022. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 31 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 22V591000 — Heartland 2022 Sundance Travel Trailer Awning Recall: Risk of Injury from Dropping Awning
Hello,
I own a Heartland 2022 Sundance Travel Trailer Awning Recall: Risk of Injury from Dropping Awning that is covered by recall 22V591000 from Heartland.
The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the awning, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed by September 8, 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.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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