Exterior lightingRecall 16V-423 · 2016 Heartland 18' Carhauler
Heartland Trailer Mfg recall 16V-423 covers 70 2016 Heartland 18' Carhauler for a exterior lighting problem, reported to NHTSA on June 10, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q1) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V423000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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."
The risk
Without visible clearance lights, the trailer is at an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
100%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 1, 2015 to April 30, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.