Defect Description For Recall
Heartland Trailer Mfg. (Heartland) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2016 18′ Carhauler Dovetail Trailers Manufactured December 1, 2015, To April 30, 2016. The Affected Trailers Have Clearance Lights That Are Not Visible From The Rear Of The Trailer. As Such, These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Number 108, “Lamps, RefleCTIve Devices, And Assoc. Equipment.”
Make Of Vehicle
HEARTLAND
Model Of Vehicle
18′ CARHAULER
Year
2016
Recall Campaign Number
16V423000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting
Effect Of Defect
Without Visible Clearance Lights, The Trailer Is At An Increased Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Heartland Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Install P2-Rated Beehive-Style Clearance Lamps On The Front And Rear Sides Of The Trailer, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On July 22, 2016. Owners May Contact Heartland Customer Service At 1-573-471-6826.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Heartland Trailer Mfg
Start Of Manufacture
20151201
End Of Manufacture
20160430
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
70
Date Owners Notified
20160722
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, Llc
Date Report Received
20160610
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
108