Loose Wiring May Cause Fire – 2022 Heartland Lithium, Prowler, & Trail Runner Travel Trailers

March 21, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V170000

Loose wiring can cause an electrical arc or short, increasing the risk of a fire.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V170

Manufacturer Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC

Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT

Potential Number of Units Affected 129

Summary

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2022 Lithium, Prowler, and Trail Runner travel trailers, equipped with a 50-amp shore power inlet. The power inlet lug bolts may have been manufactured with excessively hard metal, preventing them from being tightened properly and resulting in a loose wiring connection.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the power inlet, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 21, 2022. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

PRODUCT CONTAINMENT REQUEST

50A Shore Power Inlets (93379)

March 15, 2022

Dear Valued Customer:

We are writing to inform you of a Patrick Industries product containment request. Due to a potential quality issue, we are asking you to contain your inventory of 50A Shore Power Inlets (Part No. 93379) received at your plant between February 2 and February 22, 2022.

What is the Problem?

Patrick Distribution was made aware that a number of 50A Shore Power Inlets (93379) manufactured and imported by ZH Brothers International and distributed by Patrick Distribution were not manufactured to specifications. Specifically, the lugs for the inlets in two shipment lots were produced using an excessively hard material that may prevent proper torquing of the lug to the required 20in/lbs. If the lugs are not properly torqued, they may loosen and cause arching, overheating and, potentially, a fire.

Upon consultation with the manufacturer, we determined that the issue was isolated to two (2) recent import shipments, which can be identified by the PO numbers “100P044900” and “100P044934” stamped on the box, as shown here:

These parts were received into Patrick Distribution’s stock on February 1 and February 9, 2022 and supplied to you between February 2 and February 22, 2022.

What Should You Do?

Please check your parts inventory for any remaining parts and return them to Patrick Distribution. Patrick Industries will cover return freight charges. Again, this action applies only to products with container markings of 100P044900 and 100P044934.

For any vehicles on which parts were installed between February 2, 2022 and the date by which your inventory was contained, we recommend that the torque be checked and confirmed as meeting the 20in/lbs. specification. If the lugs are unable to be torqued to 20-in/lbs., the inlet should be removed and replaced with a new inlet. If the lugs are confirmed as meeting the torque specification (20in/lbs.), no further action is necessary. We will reimburse you 0.25 hours for inspection and, if the inlet needs replacing, an additional 0.25 hours for replacement, in accordance with our standard warranty procedure.

If vehicles containing the affected inlets have left your control, we recommend that you advise dealers or owners of this issue and arrange to have the inlets inspected for proper torque and, if necessary, replaced on their units. You should also consider any regulatory reporting obligations in connection with this concern.

If you have questions, please contact Orrin Price at (574) 612-6271 or [email protected].

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We apologize for the inconvenience this issue may cause.

Sincerely,

Patrick Distribution

3 Affected Products

Vehicles

MAKE	MODEL	YEAR

HEARTLAND	LITHIUM	2022
HEARTLAND	PROWLER	2022
HEARTLAND	TRAIL RUNNER	2022

3 Associated Documents

Defect Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-22V170-5322.PDF 216.727KB

RCLRPT-22V170-5322

Miscellaneous Document – Patrick Distribution – Product Containment Request

RMISC-22V170-1664.pdf 485.004KB

RMISC-22V170-1664

Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-22V170-9614.pdf 689.928KB

RCAK-22V170-9614

Latest Recalls Documents

https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=22V170&docType=RCL

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WELLUCK 15 Amp 125V AC Power Inlet Port Plug with Integrated Dual 18" Extension Cord, NEMA 5-15 RV Flanged Inlet with Waterproof & Back Cover Y Splitter Cable, 2 Pole 3-Wire Shore Power Plug for Boat

【15 Amp Flanged Inlet】: No oxidation for the Nickel coated copper pole on the plug, made of premium copper and Nylon plastic to avoid the damage of UV degradation and chemicals, rugged and durable for indoor and outdoor.
【Easy Reliable Installation】: 2" Hole size required, 4 long Stainless Steel screws will fix straight blade flanged inlet on the hole or wall more tightly. No gap on the edge!
【 Weatherproof Cover】: ETL approved, and the rv electrical outlet cap and back cover will protect it from the rain storm, snows, dust and even works well in Western Colorado winters, without crack and leak.
【No Need to Wire Up】 : The male receptacle is already wired up by 2 x 14AWG 18 inch extension cable with NEMA5-15R. Just plug in to connect the power.
【Widely Compatible】: As a generator or battery charger plug to energize your electrical devices. Widely used in trailer, camper, RV, car, boat, marine, block heater,home, bumper, recessed outlet box, etc

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Furrion 50 Amp 125/250 Volt Shore Power Inlet with Marine Grade quality and PowerSmart technology (Black) - F52INS-BS-AM

SAFE & DURABLE: Constructed with high-quality, marine-grade materials. The unique and industry-first terminal design reduces operating temperature by up to 10°F. Transparent pin face provides a visible warning for overheating connection or internal damage.
QUICK INSTALLATION: Threaded strain relief makes installation faster and easier while pulling the cable towards the terminals to ensure a safer and secure connection.
HIGHEST SAFETY STANDARDS: Designed and tested to meet rigorous global industry standards, including USCG, ABYC, CE, and Marine ETL Listed.
POWERSMART: Furrion's PowerSmart technology features a voltage indicator to show a live connection with bright blue LED lights.
UNIVERSAL FIT: Made to industry standards, this inlet is a universal fit for all brands.

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WELLUCK 15 Amp 125V AC Power Inlet Port Plug with Integrated 18" Extension Cord, NEMA 5-15 RV Flanged Inlet with Waterproof & Back Cover, 2 Pole 3-Wire Shore Power Plug for Boat

【15 Amp Flanged Inlet】: No oxidation for the Nickel coated copper pole on the plug, made of premium copper and Nylon plastic to avoid the damage of UV degradation and chemicals, rugged and durable for indoor and outdoor.
【Easy Reliable Installation】: 2" Hole size required, 4 long Stainless Steel screws will fix straight blade flanged inlet on the hole or wall more tightly. No gap on the edge!
【 Weatherproof Cover】: ETL approved, and the rv electrical outlet cap and back cover will protect it from the rain storm, snows, dust and even works well in Western Colorado winters, without crack and leak.
【No Need to Wire Up】 : The male receptacle is already wired up by 14AWG 18 inch extension cable with NEMA5-15R. Just plug in to connect the power.
【Widely Compatible】: As a generator or battery charger plug to energize your electrical devices. Widely used in trailer, camper, RV, car, boat, marine, block heater,home, bumper, recessed outlet box, etc

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Shore Power Inlet 125V 30 Amp RV Adapter Great Replacement for Trailer RV Camper Van NEMA L5-30R - 30 Amp RV Receptacle Twist Lock Connector with 3 Stainless Steel Pins and Screws

【An Connection From Shore Power】30 Amp shore power inlet provides easy power hookup to the exterior wall of your RV or camper trailer. This allows you to connect a 30 amp extention cord (NOT INCLUDED) to a 30 amp campground power pedestal or other 125V outlet to supply power to loads in your camper or charge batteries from shore power, when paired with a charger.
【Specifications】Rated 30A, 125 Volt,amp rating for a 3.5 Kw setup,3-Prong, male.ETL Approved.Twist-lock design ensures that plug stays securely connected and makes a watertight seal.Watertight dust cover protects the inlet when not in use,while keeps the cap in an upright position when open.
【Long-lasting Strength】RV power inlet features a glass filled polyester construction that is UV stabilized.The tough construction and corrosion resistance provides long life.
【Installation】Easy to mount power plug. Hardest part is deciding where and cutting the hole.3″hole saw and 1/8”drill bit are recommanded. 3-wire:Black-Load(125Volt),White-Neutral,it connects to the ground bar,Green-Equipment ground and shouldn't have a load.Require the use of BTW 8AWG or 10AWG wire.NOTE:Do not use the small gauge wire as this will result in overheating and possible electrical fire.
【Application】Use as a new inlet or as a replacement part for an old unit. Step by step installation instructions are included.30 amp power plug is great for installation in a trailer camper van boat RV for shore power.Perfect way to connect a generator for back up power.

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Furrion 30 Amp 125 Volt Shore Power Inlet with Marine Grade quality and Powersmart technology - F30ITS-PS-AM

SAFE & DURABLE: Constructed with high-quality marine-grade materials the unique and industry-first terminal design reduces operating temperature by up to 10°F. Transparent pin face provides visible warning for overheating connection or internal damage.
QUICK INSTALLATION: Threaded strain relief makes installation faster and easier while pulling the cable towards the terminals to ensure a safer and secure connection.
HIGHEST SAFETY STANDARDS: Designed and tested to meet rigorous global industry standards including USCG, ABYC, CE, and Marine ETL Listed.
POWERSMART: Furrion's PowerSmart technology features a voltage indicator to show a live connection with bright blue LED lights.
UNIVERSAL FIT: Made to industry standards this inlet is a universal fit for all brands.

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WELLUCK 15 Amp Flanged Inlet 125V, NEMA 5-15 RV Shore Power Inlet Plug w/Waterproof and Back Cover, 2 Pole 3-Wire AC Port Plug, Generator Male Receptacle for Marine Boat RV Shed Electrical Extension

【15 Amp Flanged Inlet】: No oxidation for the Nickel coated copper pole on the plug, made of premium copper and Nylon plastic to avoid the damage of UV degradation and chemicals, rugged and durable for indoor and outdoor.
【Easy Reliable Installation】: 2" Hole size required, clear see-thru wiring block (Black-Hot, Green-Ground, Silver-Neutral), and 4 long Stainless Steel screws will fix straight blade flanged inlet on the hole or wall more tightly. No gap on the edge!
【 Weatherproof Cover】: ETL approved, and the flanged power inlet cap and back cover will protect it from the rain storm, snows, dust and even works well in Western Colorado winters, without crack and leak.
【Wire Up As You Wish】 : Define the Length and Diameter of the cord based on actual need. Flanged electrical inlet receptacle accommodates 12-18 AWG gauge wires, suitable for No. 12-3 through No. 18-3 cords grip.
【Widely Compatible】: As a generator or battery charger plug to energize your electrical devices. Widely used in trailer, camper, RV, car, boat, marine, block heater,home, bumper, recessed outlet box, etc

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PAULINN 15 Amp 125V AC Power Inlet Port Plug W/ Integrated Dual 18" Extension Cord, NEMA 5-15 RV Flanged Inlet Y Splitter Cable with Waterproof & Back Cover, 2 Pole 3-Wire Shore Power Plug for Boat

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Premium nickel coated copper and tough black nylon resist damage of uv, impact and abrasion. Rugged and durable for outdoor use.
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ETL approved. Integrated cover to protect contacts from the rain storm, snows, dust and even works well in Western Colorado winters while plug is not in use
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iztor RV Power Inlet Plug Cable Electrical Locking Adapter Converter Socket with Twist Lock (30A 125V White) for Camper RV 1pcs

【High-quality】 Quick locking wire set to entrance-UV stabilized glass filled polyester, approved by ETL.
【Basic data】 3 1/4 "W X 3 3/4" H-notch 2 1/2 "NEMA stainless steel -2/50AS 125/250 V lock, CSA approved and UL listed, UV stabilized glass filled polyester.
【excellent design】 hole saw (30 amp 2-1/2 inch hole saw). 1/8 inch drill bit. Use 8AWG or 10AWG wire for entrance. Using small-sized wire corrosion-resistant materials like this is very suitable for waterproof heavy-duty structure. Flange entrance, non-metallic entrance, 30RV power cord twist lock entrance are stylized anti-UV, and the non-metallic onshore power supply entrance has a white Centrex cover, so that the device will not be affected by the weather when it is completely closed.
【Easy to check】 There are terminals inside which are easy to connect and transparent, which is convenient for quick and simple visual inspection.
【Applicability】30A 125V power inlet socket RV power twist lock inlet is suitable for most camping RV marine shore power inlets.

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Shore Power Inlet with Hole Saw - 15A Flanged Inlet 125V - 15 Amp RV Plug Power Inlet Receptacle - RV Electrical Outlet 125 Volt Power Inlet Socket - Generator Bonding Plug Waterproof Outlet Cover

What's Inside: A complete set including everything you need for installation, saving your time and money for extra tools! Our set is available with 1 x 15 Amp shore power inlet 125V (2.63 x 2.8 inches), 1 x bi-metal hole saw (1 ⅞ inch) and 4 x stainless steel screws;
Diverse Uses: The shore power inlet is suitable for industrial indoor and outdoor applications; This waterproof ac electrical power inlet receptacle is going to be a must-have accessory tool for any car, boat, marine, truck, trailer, camper, pickup, RV, industrial and electrical applications; You can also use it as a generator or battery charger plug for your electrical devices;
Waterproof Cover: For enhanced protection against rain, wind, dust, sleet, and ice formations, the RV electrical outlet features strong and durable construction; A rugged, waterproof ac power inlet receptacle with a pressure-fit rubberized cover for multiple indoor and outdoor use;
Simple Installation: It's not rocket science! It takes just four steps to make this RV power inlet functional: step 1, use the 1.88 inches hole saw to drill a hole for this 125V shore power inlet, step 2. Place the 15 Amp power inlet in the hole and mark the four screws position, step 3. Fix the ac port plug using the screws, and step 4. Just plug your device; The ac plug has now been installed easily and successfully!
1 ⅞-Inch Hole Saw Bonus: A special gear design and stainless-steel construction makes this 1 ⅞ inches tool ideal for accurate and symmetrical holes when pre-installing the shore power inlet; Their teeth provide a fast and clean cutting on softwood, PVC board, plastic, and much more;

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