HEARTLAND BIGHORN (2023) recall — Equipment
Heartland is recalling 2023 fifth wheels with faulty LED circuit boards that may overheat and cause fire. Owners must have dealers disconnect the lighting circuit for free.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A circuit board that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Heartland is recalling certain 2023 fifth wheels and travel trailers due to a risk of fire from an overheating LED circuit board. This issue requires dealers to disconnect the circuit board and wiring at no cost to prevent fire. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81375-heartland-2023-fifth-wheels-recall-led-circuit-fire-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81375-heartland-2023-fifth-wheels-recall-led-circuit-fire-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #24V236000
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“Heartland 2023 Fifth Wheels Recall: LED Circuit Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81375-heartland-2023-fifth-wheels-recall-led-circuit-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #24V236000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V236000).
Why it’s dangerous
The LED circuit board in the cooktop can overheat and potentially cause a fire. This happens when the circuit board fails under normal use conditions, leading to a fire hazard.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2023 Heartland fifth wheels and travel trailers with LED backlights in the cooktop area are affected. Those using the vehicle without the fix are at higher risk of fire.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2023 Heartland fifth wheels and travel trailers with LED backlights in the cooktop area. The recall covers specific models like Elk Ridge, Lithium, and others listed in the notice.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Heartland Customer Service
Call 1-877-262-8032 to get instructions for the free circuit board fix.
Have Dealer Disconnect Circuit
Dealers will disconnect and cut the circuit powering the LED backlights and terminate the wiring at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will disconnect and cut the circuit powering the LED backlights and terminate the wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 9, 2024. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.
Questions people ask
What models are affected?
2023 Heartland fifth wheels and travel trailers including Elk Ridge, Lithium, 2024 Eddie Bauer, Corterra, Big Country, Big Horn, South Fork, Fuel, Gravity, Mallard, North Trail, Sundance, Milestone, Pioneer, Prowler, Torque, and Trail Runner models.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your 2023 Heartland fifth wheel or travel trailer has LED backlights in the cooktop area. The recall covers specific models listed in the notice.
Is there a deadline to fix it?
The recall notice states that owner notification letters were mailed May 9, 2024, but no specific deadline for the fix is mentioned.
Contact Heartland
We’ve drafted a message you can send Heartland to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 24V236000 — Heartland Heartland Hello, I own a Heartland that is covered by recall 24V236000 from Heartland. The official recall notice states: Dealers will disconnect and cut the circuit powering the LED backlights and terminate the wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 9, 2024. 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.
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Where this comes from
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.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #24V236000 (March 27, 2024)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 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.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.