Electrical system: wiringRecall 16V-566 · Heartland vehicles
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC recall 16V-566 covers 4,585 Heartland vehicles for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on August 1, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q1) shows 55% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V566000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Wilderness and Mallard travel trailers, 2015-2017 Elkridge fifth wheel travel trailers, and 2017 Sundance and Torque travel trailers. The affected vehicles have an LED light on the front cap of the camper that may short circuit and overheat.
The risk
If the light overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
The fix
Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the light with one that has built-in voltage protection. The recall began on September 1, 2016. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.
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
55%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 128 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 18, 2014 to July 25, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.